Élémens de la philosophie de Neuton : mis à la portée de tout le monde
par Mr. de Voltaire
BOOK
Chez Jacques Desbordes,
1738
[2], 399, [1] p. : ill (1 folded) ; 23 cm
Abstract
First edition of this beautifully illustrated scientific book, one of the most noted popularizations of Newton in the early 18th century. The elegance of printing and illustration, especially the many vignettes engraved by Folkema, B. Picart, van Schley, and Dubourg and others, make this one of the most attractive of all scientific books.
"Voltaire's importance for the history of science lies particularly in his having composed a famous popularization of Newton, Éléments [sic] de la philosophie de Newton [sic] (1738)." --Dictionary of Scientific Biography, XIV, p.83.
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