Record Mathematicall magick, or, The wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry : in two books : concerning mechanicall powers, mechanicall motions : being one of the most easie, pleasant, usefull, (and yet most neglected) part of mathematicks : not before treated of in this language / by J.W., M.A | Collections Search Center, Smithsonian Institution

Mathematicall magick, or, The wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry : in two books : concerning mechanicall powers, mechanicall motions : being one of the most easie, pleasant, usefull, (and yet most neglected) part of mathematicks : not before treated of in this language / by J.W., M.A

Author:: Evelyn Way Kendall Ballooning and Early Aviation Collection DSI Search this

Physical description:: [16], 295, [1] pages : illustrations (woodcuts, engravings) ; 17 cm (8vo)

Notes:: The words "powers, motions" are bracketed together on title page.; Dedication signed: John Wilkins.; Another edition (Wing W2198, ESTC R6164) has "vvonders", "povvers", and "by I.W.M.A." on title page.; Title page and text within double rules; woodcut head-pieces; initials; side-notes; engravings in text.; Signatures: A-T⁸ V⁴.; The first leaf is blank.; Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), W2199; English short title catalogue, R227427

Contents:: Archimedes, or, Mechanicall powers -- Daedalus, or, Mechanicall motions

Topic:: Mechanics Search this; Geometry Search this; Mathematics Search this