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A royal road to geometry; or, an easy and familiar introduction to the mathematics. In Two Parts. I. Practical Geometry, with Applications, and a familiar Introduction; for the use of Mechanics, &c. Also, the Construction of the Ellipsis; with some of its chief Properties demonstrated. II. Elements of Geometry Abridged. Containing the whole Substance of Euclid's first six, the eleventh and twelfth Books; with several other, useful and valuable, Theorems; treated in the most brief, easy, and intelligent manner; for the use of Schools, &c. Being an Attempt to render that most useful and necessary Science more universal, and practically applicable. Interspersed with Notes, critical, explanatory, and instructive. By Thomas Malton. To which is annexed, an Appendix, on the Theory of Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, as deduced from the Elements.
Malton, Thomas, 1726-1801.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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A new and easy introduction to universal geography; in a series of letters to a youth at school: describing The Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth; the different Seasons of the Year; the Situation and Extent of the several Empires, Kingdoms, States, and Provinces; their Government, Customs, Religion, Manners, and the Characters of the reigning Sovereigns. By the Rev. R. Turner, Jun. LL.D. late of Magdalen-Hall, Oxford. Illustrated with copper-plates, and a new set of maps, Drawn and engraved by the best Artists, on Purpose for this Work. Improved and considerably enlarged. To which is added, a large map of the world, in which are delineated the different Tracks of Captain Cook's Ship, in his three Voyages round the World. Also a plate of the terrestrial Globe, And a Plate of a new and curious Geographical Clock.
Turner, R. (Richard), 1753-1788.Date: 1797