Scientific recreations] - SCHOTT, Gaspar, S
Rare first (?) German trsl. of this esoteric work by the German Jesuit and scientist G. Schott (1608-1666) describing scientific and magical tricks to show that science can be fun and enjoyable. Engr. ills : front. and 22 pl. (some folding) depicting i.a. how to build a fireplace, how to walk on water or how to catch fish with your hands. At the end the treaty of Schott's famous mentor, the Jesuit Athanasius Kircher titled "Diatribe, Oder Beweisschrifft". Ms. ownership entry "Joannes Michaël Jenigen, jurisprudentia et (...) professor". Ref. VD-17 14:637268W. DBS VII c. 911 nr. 13.
Scientific recreations] - SCHOTT, Gaspar, S
Rare first (?) German trsl. of this esoteric work by the German Jesuit and scientist G. Schott (1608-1666) describing scientific and magical tricks to show that science can be fun and enjoyable. Engr. ills : front. and 22 pl. (some folding) depicting i.a. how to build a fireplace, how to walk on water or how to catch fish with your hands. At the end the treaty of Schott's famous mentor, the Jesuit Athanasius Kircher titled "Diatribe, Oder Beweisschrifft". Ms. ownership entry "Joannes Michaël Jenigen, jurisprudentia et (...) professor". Ref. VD-17 14:637268W. DBS VII c. 911 nr. 13.
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