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Book/Printed Material The discovery of a vvorld in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet. Discovery of a new world / Discovery of a world in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet / Discovery of a vvorld in the moone / Discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet

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Title

  • The discovery of a vvorld in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet.

Other Title

  • Discovery of a new world
  • Discovery of a world in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet
  • Discovery of a vvorld in the moone
  • Discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet

Names

  • Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.
  • Griffin, Edward, -1652, printer.
  • Sparke, Michael, -1653, bookseller.
  • Forrest, Edward, active 17th century, bookseller.

Created / Published

  • London : Printed by E.G. for Michael Sparke and Edward Forrest, 1638.

Headings

  • -  Astronomy--Early works to 1800
  • -  Moon--Early works to 1800
  • -  England--London

Notes

  • -  Error in paging: 207-208 repeated.
  • -  Signatures: A⁴ B-O⁸ P⁴.
  • -  STC (2nd ed.) 25640.5
  • -  LC copy has inscription: C. Townson.
  • -  Special Files Project; vb32 01-11-2008
  • -  LAC ecr 2018-10-30 update (2 cards)
  • -  LC Review of LAC Completed/Approved 2018-11-06

Medium

  • [8], 209 [i.e. 211], [5] p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; 15 cm. (8vo)

Call Number/Physical Location

  • QB41 .W67

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 09012956

Online Format

  • pdf
  • image

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Chicago citation style:

Wilkins, John, Edward Griffin, Michael Sparke, and Edward Forrest. The discovery of a vvorld in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet. London: Printed by E.G. for Michael Sparke and Edward Forrest, 1638. Pdf. https://www.loc.gov/item/09012956/.

APA citation style:

Wilkins, J., Griffin, E., Sparke, M. & Forrest, E. (1638) The discovery of a vvorld in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet. London: Printed by E.G. for Michael Sparke and Edward Forrest. [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/09012956/.

MLA citation style:

Wilkins, John, et al. The discovery of a vvorld in the moone, or, A discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in that planet. London: Printed by E.G. for Michael Sparke and Edward Forrest, 1638. Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/09012956/>.