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Horological disquisitions, discovering the true nature of time. Or, the reasons why all days from noon to noon are not alike twenty-four hours long. With Tables of Equation, that shew the different Length of all Natural Days, and Newer and Better Rules than any that have been yet made Publick, for the most Exact and Nice Adjusting of Pendulum Clocks and Watches. The second edition, much corrected, and many new particulars added. By John Smith, C. M. To which are annexed the best Rules for the Right Ordering and Use of Quicksilver and Spirit Weather Glasses; and Mr. Sam. Watson's Rule for Adjusting a Pendulum Clock by the Fixed Stars.
Smith, John, active 1673-1680.Date: 1708- Books
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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, and other mathematical sciences made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes. In Seven Parts. Containing I. The Definitions of the Lines, Circles, &c. upon the Globe or Sphere; and of several Terms of Art. II. The Problems in Astronomy Methodically digested, with Variety of Examples. III. The several Affections of Triangles, and their Solution upon the Globe; with the Variety of Problems which every Case contains. IV. The whole Art of Dyalling demonstrated and performed two several ways. V. The Erection of an Astrological Figure of the Heavens, according to the several ways of the Ancient and Modern Astrologers. VI. & Vii. The Explanation and Uses of the Terrestrial Globe, with a brief Geographical and Hydrographical Description of the Earth and Water. With several Problems useful in the Art of Geography, Navigation. And also, The Description and use of Maps and Charts both General and Particular. By Robert Morden.
Morden, Robert, -1703.Date: 1702