Esfera Astronomica Composta e divida en Circulos, ca. late 17th century Circa late 17th century

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Esfera Astronomica Composta e divida en Circulos, ca. late 17th century Circa late 17th century

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This is a Portuguese maritime treatise on spherical and planetary astronomy, based on the Ptolomeic system, but with presentation of the Copernican system. There are numerous diagrams and a few interesting sketches.

1.0 Volume(s), 1 volume, ca. 900 p.

American Philosophical Society

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The author of this volume informed his correspondents about the trade of pepper and rum in New York between November and December 1801. He also did business in Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore. From the guide to the New York Mercantile letter book, 1801, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan) This volume contains copied passages from several sources, including the works of John Locke, histories of England and Europe, and treatises on religion. F...