Physico-Theology; or, A demonstration of the being and attributes of God, from his works of creation. Being the substance of sixteen sermons preached in St. Mary-le-Bow Church, London. At the Honourable Mr Boyle's lectures, in the years 1711, and 1712. With large notes, and many curious observations. The twelfth edition.

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xv, [1], xvi, 444, [10] index, [2]pp ads, folding engr. plate. 8vo. Full contemp. mottled calf, gilt dec. spine, red morocco label. An attractive copy. Ownership inscripton of John Wyndham 1763 on inner pastedown (possibly John Wyndham, 1733-1765, of Cromer, Norfolk). v.g. ESTC T70259. Derham's sermons were based upon The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of Creation by 'my Friend the late great Mr Ray'. First published in 1731, Physico-Theology inspired Goldsmith's Animated Nature and was influential on Paley & John Wesley. Denham was the first person to accurately measure the speed of sound. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 42785

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