CROUSAZ J. P. - La Geometrie des lignes ... 1718

CROUSAZ Jean Pierre - La Geometrie des lignes, et des surfaces rectilignes et circulaires. Volume 1. Amsterdam 1718. chez la Veuve de Paul Marrey. 8, pp. XXXV, [1], 441, plate 1. card binding.
Heavy rubbing and soiling of the covers, yellowed liners, otherwise good condition.
Jean-Pierre de Crousaz (1663-1750) - "Swiss theologian and philosopher, Cartesianist, known more for his letters with commentaries than for his published works. He was a versatile man, and his many works on a wide range of subjects became very famous and fashionable during his time, but were later forgotten. He is more often seen and appreciated as an initiator than as a creator, primarily because his main contribution was to spread Cartesianism in Lausanne in opposition to the Aristotelianism that had prevailed there until then [...]" (Wikipedia).