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Record Nr.

UNISA996386614903316

Autore

Leybourn William <1626-1716.>

Titolo

An introduction to astronomy and geography [[electronic resource] ] : being a plain and easie treatise of the globes : in VII parts ... / / by William Leybourn

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by J.C. for Robert Morden and William Berry ..., 1675

Descrizione fisica

[9], 234 p., [2] leaves of plates : ill

Soggetti

Astronomy

Globes

Sundials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Advertisements: p. [9].

Reproduction of original in Yale University Library.

Nota di contenuto

(from t.p.) I. The definitions of the lines, circles, &c. upon the globe or sphere -- II. The problems in astronomy methodically digested -- III. The several affections of triangles, and their solution upon the globe -- IV. The whole art of dyalling -- V. The erection of an astrological figure of the heavens -- VI. & VII. The explanation and uses of the terrestrial globe, with a brief geographical and hydrographical description of the earth and water.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0198