An Introduction to the Use of the Globes, and the Orery: As Also the Application of Astronomy to Chronology ... Adapted to the Instruction and Entertainment of Such Persons as are Not Previously Versed in Mathematic Science. With an Appendix, Attempting to Explain the Account of the First and Fourth Days Work of Creation in the First Chapter of GenesisJ. Nourse, J. Oswald and J. Buckland, 1752 - 172 pages |
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An Introduction to the Use of the Globes, and the Orery: Also, the ... David Jennings No preview available - 2018 |
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