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The heathen martyr : or, the death of Socrates, an historical tragedy. In which is shewn, that the plague which infested the people of Athens was stay'd by the destruction of the e...

by Adams, George
Published 1746

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The heathen martyr : or, the death of Socrates, an historical tragedy. In which is shewn, that the plague which infested the people of Athens was stay'd by the destruction of the e...

by Adams, George
Published 1746

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A catalogue of optical, philosophical, and mathematical instruments, made and sold by George Adams...

by Adams, George
Published 1765

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Instructions for the use of Hadley's quadrant : containing, the principles on which that admirable instrument is constructed, with a description and use of the Nonius divisions. As...

by Adams, George
Published 1789

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Micrographia illustrata, or, the knowledge of the microscope explain'd: together with an account of a new invented universal, single or double, microscope, either of which is capable of being applied to an improv'd solar apparatus. This Treatise contains a Description of the Nature, Uses, and Magnifying Powers of Microscopes in general; together with full Directions how to prepare, apply, and examine, as well as preserve, all Sorts of minute Objects: Also an Account of The principal Microscopical Discoveries, that have hitherto been mentioned by the most celebrated Authors, together with a great Variety of new Experiments and Observations. The Whole being, as it were, A Natural History of a Multitude of Aerial, Terrestrial, and Aquatick Animals, Seeds, Plants, &c. To which is added A Translation of Mr. Joblott's Observations on the Animalcula, that are found in many different Sorts of Infusions; A very particular Account of that surprising Phaenomenon, The Fresh Water Polype, translated from the French Treatise of Mr. Trembley. This Work is compiled for the Assistance of those, who are desirous of surveying the extensive Beauties of the minute Creation, And is illustrated with 65 Copper-Plates, curiously engrav'd, which contain above 560 Pictures of Microscopic Objects. By George Adams, Mathematical, Philosophical, and Optical Instrument-Maker, at Tycho...

by Adams, George
Published 1746

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Micrographia illustrata, or, the knowledge of the microscope explain'd: together with an account of a new invented universal, Single or Double, microscope, Either of which is capable of being applied to an Improv'd Solar Apparatus. This Treatise contains a Description of the Nature, Uses, and Magnifying Powers of Microscopes in general; together with full Directions how to prepare, apply, and examine, as well as preserve, all Sorts of minute Objects: Also an Account of The principal Microscopical Discoveries, that have hitherto been mentioned by the most celebrated Authors, together with a great Variety of new Experiments and Observations. The Whole being, as it were, A Natural History of a Multitude of Aerial, Terrestrial, and Aquatick Animals, Seeds, Plants, &c. To which is added, A Translation of Mr. Joelott's Observations on the Animalcula, that are found in many different Sorts of Infusions; and A very particular Account of that surprising Phaenomenon, The Fresh Water Polype, translated from the French Treatise of Mr. Trembley. This Work is compiled for the Assistance of those, who are desirous of surveying the extensive Beauties of the minute Creation; And is illustrated with 65 copper-plates, curiously engrav'd, which contain above 560 Pictures of Microscopic Objects. By George Adams, Mathematical, Philosophical, and Optical Instrument-Maker...

by Adams, George
Published 1747

printed for, and sold by the author, and by Samuel Birt, in Ave Mary Lane

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A treatise describing the construction, and explaining the use of new celestial and terrestrial globes : Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, the phoenomena...

by Adams, George
Published 1777

printed for and sold by the author, at Tycho Brahe's Head, No. 60, in Fleet-Street

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An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision : Intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an...

by Adams, George
Published 1792

Printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close: and sold by the author, at his shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in its present state of improvement. Describing in a Familiar and Easy Manner The Principal Phenomena of Nature; and She...

by Adams, George
Published 1799

printed by J. Dillon, and Co. for, and sold by, W. and S. Jones, opticians, Holborn

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An essay on vision : briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision: intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an...

by Adams, George
Published 1799

printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, Printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close: and sold by the author, at his Shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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An essay on vision : briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision: intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: Enabling them to form an...

by Adams, George
Published 1789

printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, Printer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close. And sold by the author, at his shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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Astronomical and geographical essays : containing, I. A full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy. II. The use of the celestial and terrest...

by Adams, George
Published 1790

printed for the author, by R. Hindmarsh, Printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close; and sold by the author, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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Micrographia illustrata : or the microscope explained, in several new inventions, Particularly of a New Variable Microscope for Examining all Sorts of Minute Objects; and also of a...

by Adams, George
Published 1771

printed for the author, and sold by him at No. 60, in Fleet-Street, and by all booksellers in town and country

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