Urania : or, a compleat view of the heavens ; containing the ancient and modern astronomy, in form of a dictionary: illustrated with a great number of figures, comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations

Urania : or, a compleat view of the heavens ; containing the antient and modern astronomy, in form of a dictionary: illustrated with a great number of figures, comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A work intended for general use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for entertainment as well as instruction. By John Hill, M.D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, & c.

Informations bibliographiques

Adresse	London : [T. Gardner], 1754
Date de publication	1754
Auteur	Hill, John > Auteur
Imprimeur-libraire	Gardner, Thomas > Imprimeur / Imprimeur-libraire
Description	Page de titre synthétique manuscrite. Dictionnaire. Culs de lampe gravés sur bois, planches gravées sur cuivre.
Format	in-8°
Collation/signatures	n.p. (sig. [A4]B-Hhhh 4); 13 f.de pl.
Références bibliographiques	George Fisher Russell Barker, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 26, art. ''Hill, John (1716?-1775)''
Références bibliographiques	Lalande, Bibliogr. astron, p.453
Langue	anglais
Période	18e siècle
Sujet	Astronomie -- Dictionnaires anglais
Sujet	Astronomie -- Ouvrages avant 1800
Catégorie	Astronomie > Vulgarisation

Informations sur l'exemplaire

Bibliothèque de conservation	Bib. municipale Bordeaux
Côte	A 2475
Notes sur l'exemplaire	Auteur membre de l'Académie des sciences de Bordeaux.
Notes sur l'exemplaire	Demi-reliure 19e - Titre apparent : "Dictionary of astronomy". Sigle au compas. Mention Bibl. de la V. de Bordeaux le long du dos. Page de titre originale manquante, remplacée par page de titre manuscrite avec version raccourcie : "Urania, or a compleat view of the heavens, containing the ancient and modern astronomy in form of a dictionary, by John Hill. London, 1754". Manque préface et dédicace au comte de Macclesfield - Cahier A manquant.
Type	Livre non numérisé

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