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An introduction to astronomy

In a series of letters, from a preceptor to his pupil. ... Illustrated with copper-plates. By John Bonnycastle, ...

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John BonnycastleFirst published 17867 editions

I have this book. It was a gift (long ago) from an intellectual mentor. It is a 1787 edition. I find one of the most enduring things of interest about it is that Mssr. Bonnycastle actually included an advertisement soliciting students as a postscript to the book. The text of that advertisement is an illumination of the spirit of intellectual mentorship. Indeed, it is a very telling postscript of the importance of intellectual inheritence and creation. The experience of reading this book -with it's old English language is refreshingly pensive and pacing -it, indeed ponders one to think... I am so surprised that you have an electronic edition of the book. I treasure my original.

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First publish date 17861 credited authorSearch language english

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