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Record Nr.

UNISA996386533103316

Autore

Moxon Joseph <1627-1691.>

Titolo

A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial [[electronic resource] ] : in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solution of problems in navigation, the 4. shewing by the globes the solution of astrological problemes, the 5. shewing by the globes the solution of gnomonical problemes, the 6. shewing by the globes the solution of of [sic] spherical triangles : more fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes : and that so plainly and methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences / / by Joseph Moxon ; whereunto is added Antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the coelestial globe, collected from Dr. Hood ; as also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by Joseph Moxon ..., 1659

Descrizione fisica

[14], 224, 40 p., 1 leaf of plates : ill., port

Altri autori (Persone)

HoodThomas <fl. 1582-1598.>

Soggetti

Astronomy

Globes

Sundials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First edition.

Running title: A tutor to astronomy and geography.

Includes bibliographical references.

Added, engraved t.p.: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam, vel usus globi.

"Ancient stories of the several stars ... collected from Dr. Hood," p. 200-224.

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.



Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0113