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A supplement to Mr. Ferguson's book of lectures on Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics. With The Use of the Globes, and The Art of Dialling. Containing Thirteen Copper-Plates, with Descriptions, of the Machinery which he has added to his Apparatus, since that Book was printed.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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A treatise on geography, use of the globes, and astronomy; in the order which the mutual connection and dependence of the several parts require, towards a perfect understanding of the whole. By William Fairman, Teacher of Mathematics.
Fairman, William.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
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Geographical and astronomical definitions, so far as they relate to the use of the globes. To which is added by particular desire, the grand ballon improved.
Date: [1785]- Books
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Practical geography, with the description and use of the celestial and terrestrial globes. By J. Ouiseau, A. M. teacher of languages and geography; Cowley-Street, Westminster.
Ouiseau, J., active 1794.Date: 1794- Books
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Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics. With The use of the Globes, The Art of dialing, and The Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses. By James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXXVI. [1776]- Pictures
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A middle-aged man giving a geometry lesson to young woman, a young man [her suitor?] hides behind a large globe. Coloured lithograph.
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Serge Lifar. Photographic postcard by C. Harcourt, ca. 1930.
Harcourt, Cosette, 1900-1976.Date: [ca. 1930?]Reference: 2059065iPart of: The James Gardiner Collection.- Books
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The description and use of the globes, and the orrery. To which is prefix'd by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system. By Joseph Harris, teacher of the mathematics.
Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Les usages de la sphère, et des globes céleste et terrestre ... suivis de l'analyse historique et géographique des quatre parties du monde / [Charles François Delamarche].
Delamarche, Charles François, 1740-1817Date: [An VII [1799]- Books
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Les usages de la sphère, et des globes céleste et terrestre ... suivis de l'analyse historique et géographique des quatre parties du monde / [Charles François Delamarche].
Delamarche, Charles François, 1740-1817Date: [1800]- Books
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The description and use, of the universal planispheres; or, terrestrial and celestial globes in plano. Being compleat substitutes for a large pair of globes. With Their Applications, in the Solutions of all the Capital Problems in Geography, Astronomy, and Navigation. Invented and delineated by Samuel Dunn, Master of an Academy for boarding and qualifying young Gentlemen, in Arts, Sciences and Languages, at Chelsea.
Dunn, Samuel, -1794.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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An introduction to the use of the globes, and the orrery: as also the application of astronomy to chronology, in which are contained Rules and Memorial Canons for finding the Dominical Letter, Leap-Year, Epact, Easter, &c. according to the Gregorian Account or New Style, with an Explication of the Reason of each Rule. Adapted to the Instruction and Entertainment of such Persons as are not previously versed in Mathematic Science. With an appendix, Attempting to explain the Account of the First and Fourth Days Work of Creation in the First Chapter of Genesis. By David Jennings, D.D.
Jennings, David, 1691-1762.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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An epitome of natural and experimental philosophy, including geography, with the use of the globes, ... Designed for the use of schools. ... By Benjamin Donn, ...
Donne, Benjamin, 1729-1798.Date: [1769]- Books
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The history of astronomy, with its application to geography, history, and chronology; occasionally exemplified by the globes. By George Costard, M.A. Vicar of Twickenham, in Middlesex.
Costard, George, 1710-1782.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]- Books
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Elements of geography, or an easy introduction to the use of the globes and maps; consisting of a concise treatise on the Astronomical Part of Geography, a blank atlas, and a large collection of geographical questions for the Exercise of the Pupil On Each of the Maps, with the answers printed separately. By John Clegg.
Clegg, John, cartographer.Date: 1795- Books
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An introduction to geography, astronomy, and dialling: containing the most useful elements of the said sciences, adapted to the meanest capacity, by the description and uses of the terrestrial and coelestial globes: with an introduction to chronology. The second edition. In which, besides many other great Additions, are about Twenty Paradoxes belonging to the Globes, intirely New. As also, The Construction and Uses of Refracting and Reflecting Telescopes, &c. By George Gordon.
Gordon, George, active 1719-1726.Date: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Books
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A tutor to astronomy and geography. Or, an easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, celestial and terrestrial : In six books. The 1. Teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography. ... More fully and amply than hath yet been set forth, either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others ... With an appendix shewing the use of the Ptolomaick sphere. The fifth edition corrected and enlarged. By Joseph Moxon. Whereunto is added the antient poetical stories of the stars; shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the Cœlestial globe. As also a discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomy.
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691Date: MDCXCVIII. [1698]- Books
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The construction of maps and globes. In two parts. First, contains the various ways of projecting maps, exhibited in fifteen different Methods, with their Uses. Second, treats of making divers sorts of globes, both as to the Geometrical and Mechanical Work. Illustrated with eighteen copper plates. To which is added, an appendix, Wherein the present State of Geography is consider'd. Being a seasonable Enquiry into Maps, Books of Geography and Travel. Intermix'd with some necessary Cautions, Helps, and Directions for future Map-Makers, Geographers, and Travellers.
Green, John, -1757.Date: 1717- Books
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A treatise describing the construction, and Explaining the use, of New Celestial and Terrestrial globes. Designed to illustrate, In the most Easy and Natural Manner, The Phoenomena of the Earth and Heavens, And to shew the Correspondence of the Two Spheres. With a great Variety of Astronomical and Geographical problems. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Adams, George, 1709-1772.Date: M.DCC.LXIX. [1769]- Books
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An introduction to the use of the globes, Wherein is, first, a description of the terrestrial and celestial globles; and secondly, some useful problems, with the manner of solving them, which are made easy to the meanest capacity; to which are annexed, a table of the planets, with some remarks on the motion of the Earth and moon; likewise of comets and fixed stars, &c. By Samuel Bunnett, mathematical teacher, Lynn, Norfolk.
Bunnett, Samuel.Date: 1798- Books
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A brief survey of the terraqueous globe: containing, I. The description and use of the globes. II. The construction and use of maps. III. Geography; Or, a short view of the Ancient and Modern State of the several Kingdoms of the World. Exhibiting, 1. The Description of the Solar System, and particularly of the Earth considered as a Planet. 2. The Situation-Extent-Boundaries and Divisions of the various Countries. 3. Chief Towns-Mountains - Rivers - Climate, and Produce. 4. Government-Revenues-Commerce-Sea, and Land Forces. 5. Religion-Language-Literature Customs, and Manners of the different Nations. 6. A View of Ancient Geography, with an Explanation of the names. Written originally by John Mair, A.M. and now republished, with great additions, Amendments, and Improvements, Illustrated with maps of the Ancient and Modern Worlds, and the Four Quarters, engrave by T. Kitchen.
Mair, John, 1702 or 1703-1769.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The knowledge of the heavens and the earth made easy: or, the first principles of astronomy and geography explain'd by the use of globes and maps. With A Solution of the Common Problems by a plain Scale and Compasses as well as by the Globe. Written several Years since for the use of learners. By I. Watts, D.D.
Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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A brief survey of the terraqueous globe: containing, I. The description and use of the globes. II. The Construction and Use of Maps. III. Geography ; Or, a short view of the Antient and Modern State of the several Kingdoms of the World. Exhibiting, 1. The description of the solar system, and particulary of the Earth considered as Planet. 2. The Situation, Extent -- Boundaries and Divisions of the various Countries. 3. Chief Towns -- Mountains -- Rivers -- Climate and Produce. 4. Government -- Revenues -- Commerce -- Sea and Land Forces. 5. Religion -- Language -- Literature -- Customs and Manners of the different Mations. 6. A view of antient geography, with an Explanation of the names. Written originally by John Mair, A.M. and now republished, with great additions, amendments, and improvements by an able hand. And illustrated with maps of the antient and modern worlds, engraved by T. Kitchen.
Mair, John, 1702 or 1703-1769.Date: M,DCC,LXXV. [1775]- Pictures
A philosopher with a celestial globe. Oil painting, ca. 162-.
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Astronomical and geographical essays: containing, I. A full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy. II. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes, Exemplified in a greater Variety of Problems, than are to be found in any other Work. III. The description and use of the Most Improved planetarium, Tellurian, and Lunarium. IV. An introduction to practical astronomy. Third edition. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1795