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Plates for the Essays on the microscope : By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

by Adams, George
Published 1787

printed for the author, by Robert Hindmarsh. Printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, No. 32, Clerkenwell-Close; and sold by the author, at his Shop, Tycho Brahe's Head, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in it's present state of improvement. Describing, in a familiar and easy manney, the principal philomena of nature; and shewing, that they all co-operate in displaying the goodness, wisdom, and power of God. By George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Price of Wales. In five volumes. The fifth volume consisting of the plates and index

by Adams, George
Published 1794

printed by R. Hindmarsh, printer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Old-Bailey. Sold by the author, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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Geometrical and graphical essays : containing, a general description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling, and perspective; wit...

by Adams, George
Published 1797

printed by J. Dillon, and Co. And sold by W. and S. Jones, Opticians, Holborn, London

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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 Shewing that they all Co-Operate in Displaying the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power of God. By the Late George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, &c. In five volumes, the fifth volume consisting of the plates and index...

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 electricity : explaining the principles of that useful science; and describing the instruments, Contrived Either to Illustrate the Theory, or Render the Practice Entert...

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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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...

by Adams, George
Published 1747

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

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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...

by Adams, George
Published 1746

printed for, and sold by the author

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Description : use, and method of adjusting Hadley's quadrant and sextant. By George Adams, Mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Prin...

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 [the author's] shop, No. 60, Fleet-Street

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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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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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The description and use of a new sea quadrant : for Taking the Altitude of the Sun from the visible Horizon; Which is so contrived, That the Observer will be liable to no Interrupt...

by Adams, George
Published 1748

printed by John Hart

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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 a full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy; ... By ... George Adams

by Adams, George
Published 1799

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

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The description and use of the universal trigonometrical octant : Invented and applied to Hadley's quadrant By George Adams Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty's Office of...

by Adams, George
Published 1754

printed for G. Adams, as above, and given only with the instrument

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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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A treatise on a new system of agriculture and feeding of stock

by Adams, George
Published 1810

Printed and sold by Gower and Pennell

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An essay on electricity : in which the theory and practice of that useful science, are illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner. To which is added,...

by Adams, George
Published 1784

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

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An essay on electricity : explaining the theory and practice of that useful science; and the mode of applying it to medical purposes. With an essay on magnetism. Third edition corr...

by Adams, George
Published 1787

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

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An essay on electricity : explaining the theory and practice of that useful science; and the mode of applying it to medical purposes. With an essay on magnetism. The second edition...

by Adams, George
Published 1785

printed at the Logographic Press for the author, and sold by him at Tycho Brahe's-Head No60 Fleet Street

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