A philosophical discourse upon earthquakes their causes and consequences; comprehending an explanation of the nature of subterraneous vapours, their amazing force, and the manner in which they operate; the Sentiments on this Head of the most learned Philosophers ancient and modern; the different Kinds of Earthquakes, distinguished by their Effects; and a copious Collection of authentic Relations digested under those Titles. To which is prefixed, a preliminary dissertation, in which is attempted a rational explanation of the rise, progress, and extent of the late dreadful earthquake, so sensibly felt through great Part of Europe, on Saturday, November 1, 1755
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for M. Cooper in Pater-Noster-Row
1755, 1755
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | Anonymous. By Edward Wortley Montagu. - English Short Title Catalog, T190782. - Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford) |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (xii,44p) 8° |