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A brief retrospect of the eighteenth century : part first; in two volumes : containing a sketch of the revolutions and improvements in science, arts, and literature, during that period / by Samuel Miller ... ; vol. I[-II] ; published according to act of Congress.

Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850, author.; T. & J. Swords (Firm), printer.
1803
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Title
A brief retrospect of the eighteenth century : part first; in two volumes : containing a sketch of the revolutions and improvements in science, arts, and literature, during that period / by Samuel Miller ... ; vol. I[-II] ; published according to act of Congress.
Created/published
New York, NY : Printed by T. and J. Swords ..., 1803.
Description
2 v. ; 23 cm (8vo)
Associated name
Miller, Samuel, 1769-1850, author.
T. & J. Swords (Firm), printer.
Note
No more published.

Vol. 1: xvi, 544 p. ; vol. 2: vi [i.e. iv], [2], 510, [2] p.

Errata, p. [511] of v. 2.

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Bibliography, etc.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Vol. 1: Mechanical Philosophy. - Chemical Philosophy. - Natural History. - Medicine. - Geography. - Mathematics. - Navigation. - Agriculture. - Mechanical Arts. - Fine Arts. - Physiognomy.
Vol. 2: Philosophy of the Human Mind. - Classic Literature. - Oriental Literature. - Modern Languages. - Philosophy of Language. - History. - Biography. - Romance and Novels. - Poetry. - Literary Journals. - Political Journals. - Literary and Scientific Associations. - Encyclopedias, &c. - Education. - Nations Lately Become Literary.
Folger-specific note
FSL copy signed "Abel Bellows 1817".
Cited/described in
Shaw & Shoemaker 4654
Rink, E. Technical Americana, 584
Place of creation/publication
United States -- New York (State) -- New York.

Call number
267865
Folger-specific note
Gift of Christopher Wright.
Folger accession
267865

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