The school of arts; or, an introduction to useful knowledge, being a compilation of real experiments and improvements, in several pleasing branches of science, ON The Following Subjects, Viz. Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Construction of Optical Instruments, &c. Grinding and Polishing Optic Glasses. Clock and watch-making and Astronomy. The Miscellaneous Articles contain the most approved Art of Drawing, Etching, Engraving, Crayon painting, Gilding on glass, pots, &c. Silvering looking glasses, &c. Lackering, Varnishing, Soldering, Casting in plaster &c. Cements, Glues, staining wood, and A composition for ornaments, &c. &c. &c. By John Imison

People / Organizations

• John Imison (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for the author, and sold by J. Murray, Fleet-Street, [1785?]

Publication year

1785

ESTC No.

T130627

Grub Street ID

179719

Description

[4],iii,[5],264;124p.,plates ; 8°.

Note

In two parts, the second, 'Curious and entertaining miscellaneous articles.', with separate pagination and register

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