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Number of Kepler's published Works--His numerous Manuscripts in 22 folio volumes--Purchased by Hevelius, and afterwards by Hansch--Who publishes Kepler's Life and Correspondence at the expense of Charles VI.--The History of the rest of his Manuscripts, which are deposited in the Library of the Academy of Sciences at St Petersburg--General Character of Kepler--His Candour in acknowledging his Errors--His Moral and Religious Character--His Astrological Writings and Opinions considered--His Character as an Astronomer and a Philosopher--The Splendour of his Discoveries--Account of his Method of Investigating Truth,

LIFE OF GALILEO.