The theory and history of earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; illustrated by Experiments and Observations on subterraneous Vapours, and the Manner of making artificial Earthquakes. II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, and the most remarkable of those abroad, viz. in Sicily, Jamaica, and Lima, with the most considerable Erruptions of Vesuvius and Aetna. III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, with a pathetic Address, on that Occasion, to the Inhabitants of London and Westminster. Humbly inscribed to the Right Rev. Thomas, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury [electronic resource].
1750
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The theory and history of earthquakes. Containing, I. A rational account of their causes and effects; illustrated by Experiments and Observations on subterraneous Vapours, and the Manner of making artificial Earthquakes. II. A particular and authentic history of those which have happened in these kingdoms, and the most remarkable of those abroad, viz. in Sicily, Jamaica, and Lima, with the most considerable Erruptions of Vesuvius and Aetna. III. Some seasonable reflections on the two late earthquakes, with a pathetic Address, on that Occasion, to the Inhabitants of London and Westminster. Humbly inscribed to the Right Rev. Thomas, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury [electronic resource].
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London : printed for and sold by J. Newbery in St Paul's-Churchyard; R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster Row; J. Brindley, in New Bond-Street; G. Woodfall, at Charing-Cross; and M. Sheepey, at the Royal Exchange, [1750?]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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[4],62,[2]p. ; 8⁰.
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Sometimes attributed to Thomas Sherlock.
With a half-title and an appendix.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
With a half-title and an appendix.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Roscoe, A584 (1) (note on BL copy incorrect)
Sabin, 95318
English Short Title Catalog, T78656.
Sabin, 95318
English Short Title Catalog, T78656.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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