An easy to astronomy, for young gentlemen and ladies

Description

The book describes the figure, movements and dimensions of the Earth; the different seasons; gravity and light; the solar system; the transit of Venus and its use in astronomy; the movement and phases of the Moon; solar and lunar eclipses; the cause of the tides of the sea, etc." Seven original folding plates, some with slight wear on the margins repaired with old paper tape. It is a very fine copy.