than magnificent; which is owing to a particular point I had in view at first setting out, namely, to avoid all superfluity, and to render every thing as plain and intelligible as I thought the subject would admit of ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE EDWARD. SIR, As Heaven has inspired your ROYAL HIGHNESS with such a love of ingenious and useful arts, that you not only study their theory, but have often condescended to honour the professors of mechanical and experimental philosophy with your presence and particular favour; I am thereby encouraged to lay myself and the following work at your ROYAL HIGHNESS's feet; and at the same time beg leave to express that veneration with which I am, SIR, Your ROYAL HIGHNESS'S Most obliged, And most obedient, Humble Servant, JAMES FERGUSON. |