1855 Isaac NEWTON Science Mathematics Astronomy Optics Brewster Edinburgh 2v

1855 Isaac NEWTON Science Mathematics Astronomy Optics Brewster Edinburgh 2v   “I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.” ― Isaac Newton   David Brewster was a well-known Scottish mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to optics and philosophical astronomy. He is most remembered for his biographical account of Isaac Newton and a work, ‘More Worlds than One’ which explored the possibility of multiple universes.   In addition to the early events of Newton’s life, Brewster covers Newton’s mathematical and astronomical experiments in “The Life of Sir Isaac Newton”.  This book details Newton’s first telescope construction, developing better astronomical technology, philosophies, and theories on behavior of light, and a chronology of Newton’s works.   Item number: #27554 Price: $750   BREWSTER, David   The life of Sir Isaac Newton   Edinburgh: Thomas Constable and Co., 1855.   Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes 1 – xxii, [2], 478 2 – xi, [1], 564, 4 ~30 engravings and in-text figures throughout Provenance: Armorial bookplate – John Latham Motto: Sans Changer Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure Brown cloth Size: ~9.25in X 6.5in (23.5cm x 16.5cm)   Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!                                                 Categories Mathematics & Physics Medicine & Science Authors BREWSTER, David Printing Date 19th Century Language English Binding Hardcover Book Condition Excellent Collation Complete