Title:
The Oracle of the arts; or, Entertaining expounder of the wonders of science. A series of amusing experiments, useful receipts, and interesting essays on popular arts and sciences. Illustrated by engravings on steel.
Published / Created:

London, Printed for John Bumpus, and Richard Griffin & Co., Glasgow, 1824 [i.e. 1825]

Physical Description:
2 p.., iv, [5]-212 p. front., 2 plates. 16 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Q164 O7
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:

BAC : Advertisements for Richard Griffin & Co., dated 1825, and printed by J. Starke: 12 p. at end. Advertisements also printed on back cover.

BAC : Ms. notes.

BAC : "Printed by A. Hancock."

Sections are devoted to air travel, mathematical puzzles, scientific games, drawing instruction, the magic lantern, etc.

Plates dated 1825.

Subject Terms:
Scientific recreations. | Amusements.