Publisher's Synopsis
A Letter Concerning Earthquakes: Written In The Year 1693 is a book by John Flamsteed, originally published in 1750. The book is a letter written by Flamsteed to a friend, discussing the earthquake that occurred in the UK in 1692. Flamsteed was an English astronomer and mathematician who is best known for his work on the Greenwich Observatory. In the letter, he describes the effects of the earthquake on the landscape and the people, as well as his own observations of the earthquake's impact on the stars and planets. Flamsteed also discusses his theories on the causes of earthquakes and the potential for predicting them in the future. The book provides a fascinating insight into the scientific understanding of earthquakes in the 17th century and is a valuable historical document for anyone interested in the history of science or natural disasters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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.
