This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1815 Excerpt: ...himself in 1734, and which, when finished, gained him both profit and fame. In 1735 he invented his Hemispherium; and was now employed for some years in similar occupations; and during this period his introduction among the nobility became so enlarged, that from henceforth an important part of his life was engaged Vol. ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1815 Excerpt: ...himself in 1734, and which, when finished, gained him both profit and fame. In 1735 he invented his Hemispherium; and was now employed for some years in similar occupations; and during this period his introduction among the nobility became so enlarged, that from henceforth an important part of his life was engaged Vol. vu. P in a rotation of visiting at their houses, where a very honourable attention was paid him for his scientific knowledge; on which account he had many distinguished pupils among these families; particularly those of the Duke of Kent, Lord Cowper, Lord Essex, Lord Cornwallis, Lord Bristol, Lord Limerick, Lord Middleton, &c. In these excursions he also became acquainted with the celebrated Mrs. Elizabeth Carter. At this time he was not, however, idle; but contributed some valuable treatises to science; and in 1742 had the honour of declining the situation of Chief Professor of Navigation at St. Petersburgh, with a salary of 3001. a year. In 1746 he visited Ireland with Lord Limerick; and returned the next year. But here he collected the materials for his Louthiana, of which he published one volume in 1748. In 1756 he began to prepare for his retreat, and build his house at Byer's Green; but continued his rambling life till 1762; when he finally abandoned himself to this seclusion. Here, as might have been expected, he was little noticed; for his genius was not adapted to the humour of his country neighbours. When however Dr. Egerton, who had married his old pupil Lady Sophia Grey, daughter of the Duke of Kent, succeeded to the See of Durham, he was a frequent visitor at their hospitable table. He died at his house at Byer's Green, and was interred at the church of St. Andrew, Auckland, 25 Feb. 1786, leaving a natural daughter, who survi...
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Add this copy of Censura Literaria. Containing Titles, Abstracts, and to cart. $48.02, good condition, Sold by Zubal Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cleveland, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1966 by NY: AMS Press.
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Facsimile of the London 1805-1809 edition; complete in 10 volumes with the the last seven also called New Series 1-7; in 5 publisher's blue cloth bindings, each volume over 400 pages; library book plates and markings but a sound, good set with clean interiors. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
