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 97
perpendicular. This I fiiall prove from theobfervation of GaWaus, whofe Glafs can (hew tothe Senfes, a Proof beyond exception ; and cer-tainly that Man muft needs be of a mofi timo-rous Faithj who dares not believe his own Eye. By that Perfpedive >ou may plainly difcern fomeenlightned Parts… … For let B D E F be the Body of the Moon, A BCwill be a Ray or Beam of the Sun, which enlightensa Mountamat A, and B is the Point of Contingen-cy ; the diftance betwixt A and B muft be fuppofedto be the twentieth part of the Diameter, which is anICO Miles„ for fo far are fome enlightened Parts fe-…
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