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Cursus mathematicus: or, a compleat course of the mathematicks. In five volumes. ... Contains a short Treatise of Algebra, and the Elements of Euclid. ... Arithmetic and Trigonometry, with correct Tables of Logarithms, Sines and Tangents. ... Geometry and Fortification. ... Mechanics, and Perspective. ... Geography and Dialling. The whole illustrated with near 200 copper plates. Written in French by Monsieur Ozanam, Professor of the Mathematicks at Paris. Now done into English, with additions and corrections by several hands.
Ozanam, Jacques, 1640-1717.Date: MDCCXII. [1712]- Books
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Literary memoirs of Germany and the north, being a choice collection of essays on the following interesting subjects, viz. alchemy, Algebra & Analysis, Anatomy, Animal Oeconomy, Architecture, Astronomy, Chemistry, Chronology, Geography, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Levelling, Literary History, Logic, Manufactures, Mechanics, Medicine, Metallurgy, Meterology, Mineralogy, Natural History, Optics, Surgery, agriculture, &c. &c. Done from the Latin and High-Dutch, by a Society of Gentlemen. In two volumes. ... . Illustrated with copper-plates.
Date: M.DCC.LIX. [1759]- Books
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The astronomy of fixed stars; concisely deduced from original principles, and prepared for application to geography and navigation. Part I. By Samuel Dunn, Teacher of the Mathematics, London.
Dunn, Samuel, -1794.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]- Books
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The voyage of Nearchus from the Indus to the Euphrates, collected from the original journal preserved by Arrian, And Illustrated BY Authorities Ancient And Modern; containing an account of the first navigation attempted by Europeans in the Indian Ocean. By William Vincent, D.D. To which are added three dissertations: Two, on the Acronychal Rising of the Pleiades, By the Right Reverend Dr. Samuel Horsley, Lord Bishop of Rochester; And by Mr. William Wales, Master of the Royal Mathematical School in Christ's Hospital: And One by Mr. DE LA Rochette, On the First Meridian of Ptolemy.
Arrian.Date: MDCCXCVII. [1797]- Books
Über das Licht der Sterne nach Ibn Al Haitham / Eilhard Wiedemann.
Wiedemann, Eilhard, 1852-1928.Date: 1998- Books
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The complete practical arithmetician: containing several new and useful improvements. Adapted to the use of schools and private tuition. By Thomas Keith, Teacher of the Mathematics, Author of a Short and easy Introduction to Geography, &c.
Keith, Thomas, 1759-1824.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVIII. [1788]- Archives and manuscripts
Chirac, Pierre (1650-1732)
Chirac, Pierre, 1650-1732.Date: 1696-1734Reference: MSS.1595-1614 & 7600- Books
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A supplement to all former treatises on the use of the globes, render'd necessary from the late improvements exhibited to the public on Mr. Neale's patent globes. In two parts. Part I. Introductory: Containing the Description and Uses of the several Circles and Points on the Globes, intended for the Instruction and Benefit of young Beginners. Part II. Supplemental: Wherein the superior Excellency and Utility of these Globes are exemplified, in the Solution of above one hundred curious Problems in those noble Sciences, Astronomy, Geography, and Navigation: in so plain and intelligible a Manner, that such, who were before Strangers to the Nature and Cause of the Phoenomena resulting from the Motions of the Heavenly Bodies, may with great Ease obtain a competent Knowledge thereof. By Edward Moore, Teacher of Geography and Navigation, in Deptford.
Moore, Edward, of Deptford.Date: M.DCC.LI. [1751]- Pictures
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British Association for the Advancement of Science: the president-elect and presidents of departments. Wood engraving, 1883.
Date: [1883]Reference: 47148i- Books
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Improvements in the doctrine of the sphere, astronomy, geography, navigation, &c. deduced from the figure and motion of the Earth; And absolutely necessary to be applied in finding the true longitude at sea and land. Rendering all other methods more correct, and in some cases by more than half a degree or 30 geographical miles. By Samuel Dunn, professor of mathematics, London.
Dunn, Samuel, -1794.Date: MDCCLXV. [1765]- Books
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The juvenile library, including a complete course of instruction on every useful subject: particularly natural and experimental philosophy, moral philosophy, natural history, Biography, Geography and the Manners and Customs of Nations, Ancient and Modern Languages, English Law, Penmanship, Mathematics, and the Belles Lettres. With prize productions of young students; and a monthly distribution of prizes, Value Fifteen Guineas, and Upwards. ...
Date: 1800-01- Books
A new systeme of the mathematicks: containing I. Arithmetick ... II. Practical geometry, together with the first six books of Euclid's Elements, as also the eleventh and twelfth, symbolically demonstrated. III. Trigonometry ... IV. Cosmography ... V. Navigation ... VI. The doctrine of the sphere ... VII. Astronomical tables ... logarithms ... sines and tangents ... VIII. A new geography / Composed by Sir Jonas Moore ... and designed for the use of the Royal Foundation of the Mathematical School in Christ-Hospital.
Moore, Jonas, Sir, 1617-1679Date: 1681- Books
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Catalogue of the London and Westminster Circulating Library; consisting of a very large collection of books in all branches of literature, viz. History, Antiquities, Voyages and Travels, Biography, Divinity, Natural History, Geography, Novels, Tales, and Romances, Poetry, Plays, Botany, Philosophy, Astronomy, Mathematics, Polite and Useful Arts, Husbandry, Gardening, Physic and Surgery, The best Authors in the French and Italian Languages, &c. which are lent to read by David Ogilvy & Son, booksellers, No. 315, Holborn, near Chancery-Lane, London. New books, Pamphlets, &c. are added as soon as published
David Ogilvy & Son (London, England)Date: 1797- Books
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The doctrine of plain and spherical trigonometry : with its application and use in the following parts of mathematics; viz. I. Navigation in all its kinds; as Plain Sailing, Mercator's Sailing, Middle Latitude, and Parallel Sailing. II. Astronomy; wherein all the Problems relating to the Doctrine of the Sphere are solved. III. Projection of the Sphere in Plano. IV. Geography. V. Fortification. VI. Mensuration of Heights and Distances, both accessible and inaccessible. Vii. Dialling, Arithmetical and Instrumental, on all Sorts of Planes. By William Hawney, Author of The Compleat Measurer.
Hawney, William, active 1710-1750.Date: MDCCL. [1750]- Books
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The description and use of four new instruments, viz. First. The variation and tide instrument. Second. A lunar instrument for shewing the places of sun and moon; also for finding the Time of High-Water at any Time and Place, both on Common and New Principles; to which is added, a Nautical Pocket Piece. Third. The improved analemma, for solving the Common Problems of the Celestial Globe. Fourth. The panorganon for solving those of the terrestrial globe; being very useful to young Students in Geography. By Benjamin Donn, Master of the Mathematical Academy, Bristol. Price Six-Pence.
Donne, Benjamin, 1729-1798.Date: [1772?]- Books
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The British palladium: or annual miscellany of literature and science, for the year 1777. The twenty-ninth number published. In two parts. The First containing Notes, Memorandums, Observations, and Tables for the Year: With interesting Subjects annexed, viz. The Principles and Rudiments of Geography continued; or, a Natural and Historical Account of our Terraqueous Globe. The Second comprehending Answers to Queries and Enquiries in the former Year's Palladium: With new Queries and Enquiries (natural, Historical, Poetical, Philosophical, Arithmetical, Geographical, Analytical, and Mathematical) for the present Year. For general Use and Improvement of Both Sexes. Particularly useful in Schools and Academies, and in Navigation. By the Palladium author.
Heath, Robert, -1779.Date: [1777]- Books
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The British palladium: or annual miscellany of literature and science: for the year 1779. The thirty-first number published. In two parts. The First, containing Notes, Memorandums, Observations, and Tables, for the Year: With interesting Subjects annexed, viz. The Principles and Rudiments of Geography continued; or, a Natural, Topographical, and Historical, Account of our Terraqueous Globe. The Second, comprehending Answers to Queries and Enquiries in the former Year's Palladium: With new Queries and Enquiries (natural, Historical, Geographical, Classical, Poetical, Arithmetical, Analytical, Philosophical, and Mathematical) for the present Year. Designed for the general Improvement of both Sexes. Particularly useful in Schools and Academies, and in Navigation. By the Palladium-Author.
Heath, Robert, -1779.Date: [1778]- Books
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The British palladium: or annual miscellany of literature and science, for the year 1778. The thirtieth number published. In two parts. The First containing Notes, Memorandums, Observations, and Tables for the Year: With interesting Subjects annexed, viz. The Principles and Rudiments of Geography continued; or, a Natural and Historical Account of our Terraqueous Globe. The Second comprehending Answers to Queries and Enquiries in the former Year's Palladium: With new Queries and Enquiries (natural, Historical, Geographical, Classical, Poetical, Arithmetical, Analytical, Philosophical, and Mathematical) for the present Year. For general Use and Improvement of Both Sexes. Particularly useful in Schools and Academies, and in Navigation. By the Palladium author.
Heath, Robert, -1779.Date: [1777]- Books
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The modern dictionary of arts and sciences; or, complete system of literature. In which will be introduced every modern Improvement that has been made therein by the Learned and Ingenious of this or any other Nation; more particularly those valuable Discoveries that have been communicated by several Members of the Royal Society, the Royal Academy, and the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. Among the various other Branches of Learning, the following will be particularly and copiously explained, viz. Agriculture, Anatomy, Architecture, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Book-Keeping, Biography, Botany, Catoptrics, Chemistry, Chronology, Commerce, Cosmography. Dialling, Dioptrics, Ethics, Gardening, Gauging, Geography, Geometry, Grammar, Gunnery, Heraldry, History, Horsemanship, Husbandry, Hydraulics. Hydrography, Hydrostatics, Law, Logic, Maritime Affairs, Military Affairs, Mathematics, Mechanics, Merchandize, Metaphysics, Meteorology, Music, Navigation, Optics, Painting. Perspective, Philosophy, Physic, Pneumatics, Rhetoric, Sculpture, Statics. Surgery, Surveying. Theology, &c. &c. The whole greatly improved and modernized from every dictionary that hath preceded it, and ornamented with upwards of Two Hundred Figures, necessary to illustrate and embellish the Work. The historical, theological, philosophical, biographical, and grammatical parts, by the Rev. Percival Proctor, M.A. The astronomical, mechanical, and every other Branch of the Mathematics, by William Castieau, Teacher of the Mathematics, and Master of the Academy, opposite Berner's-Street, in Oxford-Street. The other articles by gentlemen particularly conversant in the respective subjects they have undertaken to explain.
Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]- Books
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The universal library: or, compleat summary of science. Containing above sixty select treatises. In two volumes. I. Of Theology, Philosophy, Metaphysicks, Ethicks, Oeconomy, Religion, Games used at Ancient Festivals, Cosmography, Elements, Geography, Hydrography, Travel, Government, Chronology, History, Laws, Coins, Medals, Weights and Measures, Meteors, Rarities, Mankind in the Different Sexes of Men and Women, Physick, Chyrurgery, Chymistry, Cookery and Dyet. II. Of Animals, Vegetables and Agriculture, Gems, Metals, Grammar and Languages, Hieroglyphicks, Poetry, Logick, Rhetorick, Musick, Arithmetick, Geometry, Architecture, Surveying, Gauging, Dyalling, Navigation; The Military Art, Fortification, Gunnery, Astronomy, Astrology, Augury, Magick, Mathematical Magick, Dreams and Apparitions, Heraldry, Painting, Colours and Dying, Opticks, Angling, Fowling, Inventions, Ignorance in the Ancients, and Errors among the People. With Divers Secrets, Experiments and Curiosities therein.
Curzon, H. (Henry).Date: 1712- Books
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The universal Library: or, compleat summary of science. Containing above sixty select treatises. I. Of Theology, Philosophy, Metaphysicks, Ethicks, Oeconomy, Religion, Games used at Ancient Festivals, Cosmography, Elements, Geography, Hydrography, Travel, Government, Chronology, History, Laws, Coins, Medals, Weights and Measures, Meteors, Rarities, Mankind in the Different Sexes of Men and Women, Physick, Chyrurgery, Chymistry, Cookery and Dyet. II. Of Animals, Vegetables and Agriculture, Gems, Metals, Grammar and Languages, Hieroglyphicks, Poetry, Logick, Rhetorick, Musick, Arithmetick, Geometry, Architecture, Surveying, Gauging, Dyalling, Navigation; The Military Art, Fortification, Gunnery, Astronomy, Astrology, Augury, Magick, Mathematical Magick, Dreams and Apparitions, Heraldry, Painting, Colours and Dying, Opticks, Angling, Fowling, Inventions, Ignorance in the Ancients, and Errors among the People. With Divers Secrets, Experiments and Curiosities therein. In two volumes.
Curzon, H. (Henry).Date: 1722- Books
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The complete dictionary of arts and sciences. In which the whole circle of human learning is explained, And the Difficulties attending the Acquisition of Every Art, Whether Liberal or Mechanical, are Removed, in the most easy and familiar manner. Among the various Branches of Literature explained in this Work are the following, viz. Agriculture Algebra Anatomy Architecture Arithmetic Astronomy Botany Catoptrics Chemistry Chronology Commerce Conics Cosmography Dialling Dioptrics Ethics Fluxions Fortification Gardening Gauging Geography Geometry Grammar Gunnery Handicrafts Heraldry History Horsemanship Husbandry Hydraulics Hydrography Hydrostatics Law Levelling Logic Maritime And Military Affairs Mathematics Mechanics Merchandize Metaphysics Meteorology Music Navigation Optics Painting Perspective Pharmacy Philology Philosophy Physic Pneumatics Rhetoric Sculpture Series Statics Statuary Surgery Surveying Theology, &c. The theological, philological, and critical branches, by the Rev. Temple Henry Croker, A. M. Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Hillsborough. The medicinal, anatomical, and chemical, by Thomas Williams, M. D. The mathematical by Samuel Clark, Author of an Easy Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Mechanics. and the other parts by several gentlemen particularly conversant in the Arts or Sciences they have undertaken to explain.
Croker, Temple Henry, 1729 or 1730-1790?.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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A key to The complete practical arithmetician. Containing answers to all the questions in that work, with the solutions at full length, wherever there is the smallest Appearance of Labour or Difficulty; The Whole Interspersed With Several useful Notes and Observations. To which is added, an appendix, Containing, A Synopsis of Logarithmical Arithmetic, Shewing their Nature, Construction, and Use, in the plainest Manner possible. Tables of Compound Interest and Annuities, Extending from One to Forty Years. Also, General and universal Demonstrations of the principal Rules In The Complete Practical Arithmetician. The whole together forming the most Complete System of Arithmetic extant, both in Theory and Practice. By Thomas Keith, Teacher of the Mathematics, Author of a Short and Easy Introduction to the Science of Geography, the Complete Practical Arithmetician, &c.
Keith, Thomas, 1759-1824.Date: MDCCIC. [1790]- Books
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Epitome of the art of navigation; or, a short, easy and methodical way to become a compleat navigator: Containing, Practical Geometry, Plain and Spheric, Superficial and Solid; with its Uses in all Kinds of Mensuration. Trigonometry, Plain and Spheric, both Geometric, Instrumental, and Logarithmic; with its Uses in Navigation, viz. In Plain, Mercator's, and Great-Circle-Sailing, Geography. Astronomy, the Projection of the Sphere, &c. The Description and Use of the Plain Chart, Mercator's-Chart, both Globes, Hemispheres, and divers other Instruments. A New Form of keeping a Sea-Reckoning, or Account of a Ship's Way. A Traverse Table; A Table of Meridional Parts; a Table of 10,000 Logarithms, and Logarithmic Sines, Tangents and Secants, carefully Corrected. By James Atkinson, Senior. The whole revis'd, and corrected, with the utmost care, by William Mountaine, Teacher of the Mathematics.
Atkinson, James, active 1667-1715.Date: M,DCC,XLVII. [1747]- Books
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Epitome of the art of navigation; or, a short, easy and methodical way to become a compleat navigator: Containing, Practical Geometry, Plain and Spheric, Superficial and Solid; with its Uses in all Kinds of Mensuration. Trigonometry, Plain and Spheric, both Geometric, Instrumental, and Logarithmic; with its Uses in Navigation, viz. In Plain, Mercator's and Great-Circle-Sailing, Geography, Astronomy, the Projection of the Sphere, &c. The Description and Use of the Plain-Chart, Mercator's-Chart, both Globes, Hemispheres, and divers other Instruments. A New Form of keeping a Sea-Reckoning, or Account of a Ship's Way. A Traverse-Table; a Table of Meridional Parts; a Table of 10,000 Logarithms, and Logarithmic Sines, Tangents and Secants, carefully Corrected. By James Atkinson, Senior. The whole revis'd and corrected, with the utmost care, by William Mountaine, Teacher of the Mathematics.
Atkinson, James, active 1667-1715.Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]