The complete measurer. Or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. Part I. Teaching decimal arithmetic, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube-Roots. Also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross-Multiplication. Part II. Teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals, by Cross Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers relating to Building; and the measuring of Board and Timber; shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The fifth edition. To which is added an appendix, 1. Of Gaging. 2. Of Land Measuring. Very useful for all Tradesmen, especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plaisterers, Painters, Joyners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris. F.R.S.

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[1745?]