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1822 1ed on American Astronomy Gummere Science

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1822 1ed on American Astronomy Gummere Science Illustrated Solar Lunar Tables

John Gummere was an American Astronomer and founder of Haverford College in Pennsylvania. His book ‘An elementary treatise on astronomy’ contained two parts originally, the first being focused on the theory of astronomy and the second on practical problems. Gummere became a member of the American Philosophical Society, and corresponding member of the Academy of Natural Sciences

This 1822 first edition contains 98 pages of astronomical charts and seven folding plates of diagrams!

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GUMMERE, John

An elementary treatise on astronomy. In two parts : The first, containing a clear and compendious view of the theory : The second, a number of practical problems : To which are added, solar, lunar, and some other astronomical tables.

Philadelphia: Published by Kimber & Sharpless, no. 93, Market Street, : J. Crissy and G. Goodman, printers. 1822. First Edition

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