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 569
y the turning of the Wheel, carried up a-gain. Or if the Water falling upon one Wheel, wouldnot be forcible enough for this EfFed, why thenthere might be two or three, or more, according asthe Length and Elevation of thelnftrument will ad-mit : By which means, the Weight of it may be fomultiplfed… … Where the Figure L AIjU che Bottom, does repre-fent a wooden Cylinder with helical Cavities cut init; which at A B, is fuppofed to be covered overwith Tin-plates, and three Water-wheels upon it UJ K. The lower Ciftern which contains the Wa-ter being C D. Now this Cylinder being turnedround, all the…
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