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J. L. Comstock

1789–1858

Also known as John L[ee] Comstock, Comstock, J[ohn] L[ee] 1789-1858. [from old catalog], John Lee Comstock

37 works

1809–1853 across 24 dated works

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Conversations on chemistry: in which the elements of that science are familiarly explained and illustrated by experiments, and sixteen copperplate engravings.1809
With Marcet Mrs
A grammar of chemistry on the plan of the Rev. David Blair: adapted to the use of schools and private students, by familiar illustrations and easy experiments requiring cheap and simple instruments1822
Elements of mineralogy: adapted to the use of seminaries and private students.1827
History of the Greek revolution1828

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A system of natural philosophy: In which the Principles of Mechanics ...
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Elements of Chemistry ...: Designed for the Use of Schools and Academies1831
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History of the Greek revolution1828
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Elements of geology: including fossil botany and palæontology. A popular treatise on the most interesting parts of the science. Designed for the use of schools and general readers.
Recorded as 1857; date may be inaccurate
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A system of natural philosophy in which the principles of mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, acoustics, optics, astronomy, electricity, and magnetism, are familiarly explained, and illustrated by more than two hundred engravings : to which are added, questions for the examination of pupils : designed for the use of schools and academies1831
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An introduction to mineralogy: adapted to the use of schools, and private students : illustrated by nearly two hundred wood cuts
Recorded as 1859; date may be inaccurate
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Outlines of geology: intended as a popular treatise on the most interesting parts of the science. Together with an examination of the question, whether the days of creation were indefinite periods ...1834
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An introduction to the study of botany: including a treatise on vegetable physiology, and descriptions of the most common plants in the middle and northern states.1832
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Natural history of birds: with engravings on a new plan, exhibiting their comparative size...1830
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Youth's book of astronomy.1835
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Natural history of quadrupeds with engravings, on a new plan, exhibiting their comparative size : adapted to the capacities of youth : with authentic anecdotes, illustrating the habit and characters of the animals : together with reflections, moral and religious, designed for sabbath school libraries, families, and common schools1829
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history of the precious metals, from the earliest periods to the present time: with directions for testing their purity, and statements of their comparative value, estimated cost, and amount at different periods; together with an account of the products of various mines; a history of the Anglo-Mexican mining companies, and speculations concerning the mineral wealth of California1849
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The young botanist: being a treatise on the science, prepared for the use of persons just commencing the study of plants1850
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Outlines of physiology, both comparative and human1836
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Elements of chemistry in which the recent discoveries in the science are included and its doctrines familiarly explained : illustrated by numerous engravings and designed for the use of schools and academies1831
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A Treatise on Mathematical and Physical Geography1837
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Elements of mineralogy: adapted to the use of seminaries and private students.1827
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Conversations on chemistry: in which the elements of that science are familiarly explained and illustrated by experiments, and sixteen copperplate engravings.1809
With Marcet Mrs
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An introduction to mineralogy adapted to the use of schools, and private students1837
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Outlines of physiology, both comparative and human in which are described the mechanical, animal, vital, and sensorial organs, and functions ... : intended for the use of schools and heads of families1836
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A grammar of chemistry on the plan of the Rev. David Blair: adapted to the use of schools and private students, by familiar illustrations and easy experiments requiring cheap and simple instruments1822
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Outlines of physiology both comparative and human: in which are described the mechanical, animal, vital, and sensorial organs, and functions ... : Intended for the use of schools and heads of families1845
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Grammar of Chemistry on the Plan of the Rev. David Blair Adapted to the Use of Schools and Private Students, by Familiar Illustrations and Easy Experiments Requiring Cheap and Simple Instruments2023
With Richard Phillips
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Comstock's common school philosophy1839
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