The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ... to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works (1708)
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672, Pre-1801 Imprint Collection (Library of Congress), George Fabyan Collection (Library of Congress) · London, Printed for J. Nicholson [etc.] · leaf 462
muchexceed the real Truth, yet it is confiderable thatfome great Overplus muft be allowed for that La-bour which there will be in the forcible Divulfion orSeparation of the Parts of the Earth which are con-tinued. According to this Suppofition, the V/ork of for-cing up the Oak by the Roots, will be… … The whole Force of this Engine doth confift intwo double Ptilleys, twelve Wheels, and a SailOne of thefe Pulleys at the Bottom will diminiihhalf of the Weight, fo that it ihall be but as2000000O0O, and the other Pulley will abate \ threequarters of it; fothat itfhallbe but as looooooooo.And becaufe…
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