The Mechanics of Laplace is a book written by Pierre Simon Laplace in 1814. It is a comprehensive treatise on the principles of mechanics, covering topics such as statics, dynamics, and celestial mechanics. Laplace was a renowned mathematician and astronomer, and his work in the field of mechanics was groundbreaking. In this book, he presents a systematic and rigorous approach to the study of mechanics, using mathematical methods to derive the laws of motion and the principles of mechanics. The book is divided into several sections, each dealing with a different aspect of mechanics. It begins with an introduction to the principles of mechanics, followed by a discussion of statics and dynamics. Laplace then moves on to celestial mechanics, exploring the motion of planets, comets, and other celestial bodies. The book also includes a discussion of the theory of elasticity, which was a relatively new field of study at the time. The Mechanics of Laplace is a seminal work in the history of mechanics, and it remains an important reference for physicists and mathematicians today.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.