Mathematical manuscript [selected pages]

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Description

Title: Mathematical manuscript [selected pages]
Published / Created: 1708-1710
Publication Place: [England]
Abstract: Autograph manuscript treatise in two parts, containing definitions and problems in mathematics. The first part, dated 1708, concerns arithmetic operations. The second part, dated 1710, concerns geometry and trigonometry, with sections on applications in construction trades and astronomy and with extensive sections on navigation. Sections are illustrated with ink drawings and geometric diagrams. Several linear scales and volvelles are sewn in.
Description: Chiefly in English; explanations in part one are in Latin, some with English translations.
Extent: 1 v. (584 p.)
33 cm.
b&w illustrations
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Language: English
Latin

Format: mixed material
Genre: Illustrations
Manuscripts
Volvelles
Subject (Topic): Astronomy --Early works to 1800
Mathematics --Early works to 1800

Access: Public
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