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Catalogue
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Measuring instruments : tools of knowledge and control / P.H. Sydenham.
Sydenham, P. H.Date: 1979- Books
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The practical surveyor; shewing, ready and certain methods for measuring, mapping and adorning all sorts of lands and waters, by the several instruments used for this purpose: Particularly, Of a New Theodolite; Very convenient to be used by those who are resolved to be Accurate, as well as Expeditious. Together with The Use of the same Theodolite, in drawing the Perspective Appearance of a Gentleman's Seat, without Measuring one Single Length, at one setting down of the Instrument, the Picture having any given Position. Also, Its Use in Levelling, Measuring Timber Standing; and, by a Sliding Rule improved, all Timbers, Shrubs, &c. Extracted from the Works of the most Experienced Artists, by John Hammond.
Hammond, John (Surveyor)Date: M.DCC.XXV. [1725]- Books
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A complete treatise on practical mathematics: including the nature and use of mathematical instruments: logarithmic tables. Trigonometry. Mensuration of Heights and Distances. - of Surfacfs & Solids. Land-Surveying. Gunnery. Gauging. Artificer's Measuring. Miscellaneous Exercises. With an Appendix on Algebra. The whole Conducted on the Most Approved Plan, with Proper Rules, and a Variety of Suitable Examples to Each Rule. Principally designed for the use of Schools and Academies. By John Macgregor, Teacher of Mathematics, Edinburgh.
M'Gregor, John, teacher of Mathematics.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Books
Pursuing knowledge : scientific instruments, manuscripts and prints from Istanbul University collections = Bilginin izinde : İstanbul Üniversitesi koleksiyonlarından bilimsel aletler, yazmalar, baskılar / editor, Feza Günergun.
Date: [2016]- Books
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The practical surveyor: shewing, ready and certain methods for measuring, mapping and adorning all sorts of lands and waters, by the several instruments now in use: particularly, of a new theodolite ; Very convenient to be used by those who are resolved to be Accurate, as well as Expeditious. Together, With its Use in drawing the Perspective Appearance of a Gentleman's Seat. Also, the Use thereof in Levelling, Measuring Timber Standing; and, by a Sliding Rule improved, all Timbers, Shrubs, &c. Likewise, The Description and Use of an Universal Dial, whereby the Hour of the Day, Sun's Azimuth, Altitude, &c. with the Variation of the Compass, is readily observ'd, to the greatest Exactness. By John Hammond.
Hammond, John (Surveyor)Date: M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]