M.J. Brisson - Planches du Dictionnaire de physique - /
M.J. Brisson - Planches du Dictionnaire de physique - Paris, ) pp. - Contemporary leather hardcover - cm Condition: Engravings generally good, binding moderate. The binding is damaged, part of the spine is missing, binding is coming loose. The title page is missing, only the half title is present. Stamps on the endpapers, page 16 torn, the interior shows a few moisture spots, minor foxing and some pencil notes. Without the text volumes.Will be sent by registered mail. 2-page âAvertissementâ. 90 fine engraved plates, including one folding. First published in , and reprinted several times to . Printed to accompany Brisson's two volume encyclopaedic dictionary of science, designed for teachers. The plates illustrate the theories, and practicalities of all aspects of the scientific disciplines, and include mathematical diagrams, illustrations of scientific instruments, and mechanical devices of all kinds related to mathematics, mechanics, optics, sonics, thermals, astronomy, ballistics, and magnetism. In the s France was on the brink of revolution, in part created by the ideals of Enlightenment: critical questioning of traditional institutions, customs, and morals, and a strong belief in rationality and science, as evidenced in these plates. Read More