An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical : wherein the most reasonable and advantageous methods of raising and conducting water, for the watering noblemens and gentlemens seats, buildings, gardens, &c., are carefully (and in a manner not yet publish'd in any language) laid down ... Illustrated and explain'd by sixty copper cuts, done by the best hands ... Collected from the best of the Italian and French designs (together with some new ones of the author's own invention) ... / by Stephen Switzer.

Main entry:

Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745.

Title & Author:

Publication:

London : T. Astley & L. Gilliver, S. Austen & L. Gilliver, 1729.

Description:

2 volumes : illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:
Paged continuously.

Subject:

Hydrostatics Early works to 1800.
Hydraulics.
Hydrostatique Ouvrages avant 1800.
Hydraulique.
hydraulics.
Hydrostatics.

Form/genre:

Early works.

Holdings:

Location: Library cage 25326
Call No.: 0001906
Copy: v. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library cage 25325
Call No.: 0001907
Copy: v. 2
Status: Available

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