Optique

Fuller title: YOUNG MAN'S BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE; Containing a Familiar View of the Importance of Religion, The Works of Nature, Logic, Eloquence, the Passions, Matter and Motion, Magnetism, Mechanical Powers, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Optics, Acoustics, Electricity, Galvanism, Geometry, Geography, Astronomy, Chronology, History, &c. First American, from the Twentieth London Edition. To which is Added an Epitome of American History, and appropriate reflections on the prosperity, influence and importance of the United States. pp. 404 + Woodcut frontis engraving. Decorative title page. 12 mo. 200 mm. Original full cloth binding; spine lettered and decorated in gold gilt. Rubbed at extremities. Hardbound. Very Good. Thomas Tegg (1776-1845) was an English bookseller, author, and publisher. He was prolific and had an wonderful feel for the needs of his audience. In forty years (1800-1840) Tegg, published four thousand titles - most of which sold for low prices and reached a vast readership. This book was freely pirated in the U.S. Though stated as the First American Edition at least four previous editions had appeared. PA LIB 6