A Treatise On Attractions, Laplace's Functions And The Figure Of The Earth (1865)

""A Treatise On Attractions, Laplace's Functions And The Figure Of The Earth"" is a comprehensive scientific book written by John Henry Pratt and published in 1865. The book delves into the complex topic of gravitational attraction and the mathematical functions developed by French mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace to describe it. Pratt's work also explores the shape of the Earth and the influence of gravitational forces on its surface. The book provides a detailed examination of the principles of attraction and their applications in astronomy, geodesy, and other related fields. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of mathematical models to understand the physical world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.