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An essay towards a history of the principal comets that have appeared since the year 1742. : Including a particular detail of the return of the famous comet of 1682 in 1759, according to the calculation and prediction of Dr. Halley. : Compiled from the observations of the most eminent astronomers of this century. : With remarks and reflections upon the present comet. : To which is prefixed, a letter upon comets, addressed to the Marchioness du Chatelet, by the late M. de Maupertuis. : With a short account of the life of that celebrated astronomer and mathematician