Observations curieuses sur toutes les parties de la physique. Extraites et recueillies des meilleurs memoires

New edition. The first volume of these Observations appeared in 1719, the second forming the sequel in 1725. In this edition, volume I is from 1730 and the second from 1737. It should be noted that it is extremely rare to find the two volumes together, especially in uniform binding.

Contemporary full sheep bindings. Raised band spines with ornaments. Beige morocco title labels and red morocco volume labels. Worn headcaps. Surface wear to boards. Despite the noted defects, a handsome copy, well bound.

Bougeant, famous Jesuit scholar, is the architect of this compilation which borrows articles from periodicals such as the Journal des savans, La Republique des lettres, and other lesser-known publications. The result is a most representative panorama of scientific knowledge. Physics is naturally understood in the broad sense, so one will find, beyond general physics (acoustics, optics...), chapters on chemistry, anatomy, plants and natural science, astronomy. Father Bougeant's selection proves audacious and fascinating, the articles are quite short and maintain curiosity, moving from strange and extraordinary subjects to more classical ones, such as the causes of thunderstorms. The two volumes have the same thematic structure (general physics, chemistry, botany...).