The complete works of Thomas Dick, LL.D (2 volumes)
by Thomas Dick
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Edwards & Bushnell, St. Louis, Mo, 1854. Hardcover. Acceptable. [Scottish Enlightenment] 2 volume set. Bound in contemporary full calf. Hinges cracked. 11 v. in 2. illus. 23 cm. Scattered spotting. Rev. Dick was a Christian natural philosopher and scientist. Most notably includes, "The Christian Philosopher, or the Connexion of Science and Philosophy with Religion" <br> Contents:I. On the improvement of society by the diffusion of knowledge. The philosophy of a future state. The philosophy of religion. The Christian philosopher. On the mental illumination and moral improvement of mankind. II. An essay on the sin and the evils of covetousness. Celestial scenery. The sidereal heavens and other subjects connected with astronomy, as illustrative of the character of the Deity, and of an infinity of worlds. The practical astronomer ... practical descriptions of all kinds of telescopes ... a particular account of the Earl of Rosse's large telescopes. The solar system; with moral and religious reflections. The atmosphere and atmospherical phenomena
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- Title
- The complete works of Thomas Dick, LL.D (2 volumes)
- Author
- Thomas Dick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
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- Publisher
- Edwards & Bushnell, St. Louis, Mo
- Date Published
- 1854
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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