Author: Musschenbroek, Petrus (Pieter) van & Jan van Musscehnbroek.
Title: Beginsels der natuurkunde, Beschreeven ten dienste der Landgenooten. Waar by gevoegd is eene Beschryving der nieuwe en onlangs uitgevonden Luchtpompen, met haar gebruik tot veele proefnemingen door J.V.M. [2nd edition].
Description: Te Leyden, By Samuel Luchtmans, 1739. 3 parts in 1 vol. [22],510, [2],511-900,[20 index], 62,[2],8 pp. Engr. portrait of the author, 1 fold. map, 30 fold. plates with diagrams/ ills. (1st/ 2nd part), 4 fold. plates (3rd part). Contemp. hroan. Large 8vo. - Lacks half title and title-p. to the first part; paper over covers worn off; top of spine loose. Otherwise a fine copy.The second edition of Petrus (Pieter) van Musschenbroek's impressive work on (Newtonian) physics. The present work includes a treatise on vacuum pumps by his brother Jan van Musschenbroek. The first edition was published in 1736. - # Bierens de Haan 3472 (1st ed.); Bibliotheca Mechanica p. 232 (French transl. 1739): One of the best 18th-cent. introductions to Newtonian physics, this book is filled with interesting experiments and problems. The first part is devoted to general mechanics, hydrostatics, electricity, and magnetism, while the second part treats of optics, acoustics, comets, and winds (...). The final 8 pages contain Lyst der natuurkundige, wiskundige, anatomische, en chirurgische instrumenten, welke by Jan van Musschenbroek, te vinden zyn te Leiden. (Bierens de Haan 3474 (French transl.)).

Keywords: Natural History Technic Air Techniek / Lucht(pompen) Natuurwetenschappen Techniek Lucht Techniek / Lucht(pompen)