The Newtonian system of philosophy : adapted to the capacities of young ladies and gentlemen, and familiarized and made entertaining, by objects with which they are intimately acquainted : being the substance of six letters, read to a select company of friends /

Cf. Roscoe, S. Newbery, J348(8)

Has been attributed to Oliver Goldsmith or John Newbery.

Woodcut illustrations.

Copper-engraved plates.

Booksellers' advertisements: p. [2-4] at end.

Advertisement, "A list of the optical and philosphical instruments mentioned in this book ...": p. [1] at end.

Plate count from "Directions to the binder": at foot of p. 136.

"Price One Shilling and Sixpence bound."

Introduction -- Lecture I. Of matter and motion -- Lecture II. Of the universe, and particularly of the solar system -- Lecture III. Of the air, atmosphere, and meteors -- Lecture IV. Of mountains, springs, rivers, and of the sea -- Lecture V. Of minerals, vegetables, and animals -- Lecture VI. Of the five senses of man, and of his understanding.

Mode of access: Internet.