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Practical navigation; or an introduction, to the whole art, Containing The Doctrine of Plain and Spherical Triangles. Plain, Mercator, Great Circle Sailing; and Astronomical Problems. The Use of divers Instruments; as also of the Plain Chart, Mercator's Chart, and both Globes. Sundry Useful Tables in Navigation: And a Table of 10000 Logarithms, and of the Logarithm Sines, Tangents, and Secants. All carefully Corrected. By John Seller, Hydrographer to the King.
Seller, John, active 1658-1698.Date: MDCCXIV. [1714] [1717]- Books
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Synopsis mathematica universalis: or a system of the mathematics, for young students, and such as have not arrived to a great Perfection in those Studies. Containing Variety of useful Practices, in Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Astronomy, Dialling, Chronology, Geography, Optics, Catoptrics, Dioptrics, Statics, Together with astionomical and geographical tables with their uses, and also the use of the Globes: the whole being Illustrated with several Mathematical Sculptures on Copper Plates. By Venterus Mandey, Philomat.
Hainlin, Johann Jacob, 1588-1660.Date: [1709]- Books
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Synopsis mathematica universalis: or, a brief system of the mathematics, for young students, and such as have not arrived to a great Prefection in those Studies. Containing Variety of useful Practices, In Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Astronomy, Dialling, Chronology, Geography, Optics, Catoptrics, Dioptrics, and Statics, Together with astronomical and geographical tables with their uses, and also the use of the Globes: the whole being Illustrated with several Mathematical Sculptures on copper plates. By Venterus Mandey.
Hainlin, Johann Jacob, 1588-1660.Date: 1729- Books
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A chorographical description of the fifty-two counties of England and Wales, placed alphabetically, Designed For the Use of Noblemen, Gentlemen, Merchants, Travellers, Traders, and all other Curious Persons. Humbly Inscribed to His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales, By J. Samuel Charrier, Teacher of the French Language, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Application of Astronomy to Chronology, Theory of Tides, and to find the Hours of their Ebbing and Flowing in all the Chief Parts of Europe.
Charrier, J. Samuel.Date: [1772]- Books
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Synopsis mathematica universalis: or the universal mathematical synopsis, translated from the third and last edition of John James Heinlin, Prelate of Bebenhusan. Containing Variety of useful Practices in Arithmetick, Geometry, Trigonometry, Astronomy, Dialling, Chronology, Geography, the Optics, Catoptrics, Dioptrics, the Statics; Together with Astronomical and Geographical Tables, with their Uses, and also the use of the Globes. The whole illustrated with several Mathematical Sculptures on Copper Plates. Corrected and enlarged with many additions. By Venterus Mandey, Philomat.
Hainlin, Johann Jacob, 1588-1660.Date: [1702]- Books
The study and conservation of globes / by A.D. Baynes-Cope.
Baynes-Cope, A. D.Date: 1985- Books
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The use of the globes: containing, an introduction to astronomy and geography; a description of globes and maps; and a variety of problems performed by the globes, and by calculation; with a Numerous set of Suitable Examples. By John Bransby.
Bransby, John.Date: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]- Books
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The use of the globes, containing definitions, and propositions, geographical and astronomical.
Date: in the Year M,DCC,LIII. [1753]- Books
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The description and use of the globes, and the orrery. To which is prefixed, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system. By J. Harris.
Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764.Date: M.DCC.XXXI. [1731]- Books
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The description and use of the globes, and the orrery. To which is prefixed, By way of Introduction, a brief account of the solar system. By Joseph Harris.
Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764.Date: M.DCC.XXXII. [1732]- 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, cœlestial and terrestial : In six books. The 1. Teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, 2.3.4.5.6. Shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical and geographical problems, problems in navigation, astrological problems, gnomonical problems, trigonometrical problems, more fully and amply than hath been set forth, either by Gemna Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes: aud [sic] that so plainly and methodically, that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practice grow expert in these divine sciences. With an appendix shewing the use of the Ptolomaick sphere. 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 cœlestical globe. As also a discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomy.
Moxon, Joseph, 1627-1691Date: [1699]- Books
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A new historical and commercial system of geography: containing a comprehensive history and description of the present state of all the Kingdoms of the world: Including The Most Recent Discoveries Of The Latest Voyagers And Travellers. The Whole Forming A Complete Guide To Geography, Astronomy, The Use Of The Globes, Maps, &c. To which are added, a new and copious geographical index, With The Names And Places Alphabetically Arranged: and a genealogical table of all the sovereigns of the world. The Whole Compiled From The Best Authorities, And embellished with maps, and superb engravings.
Date: 1800- Books
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The method of calculating an eclipse geometrically; with an example of the great eclipse of the sun, which will happen on April the 1st, between nine and ten in the Morning, 1764. The whole Process being fully laid down, and plainly demonstrated by a Copper-Plate of the whole Operation. By D. Fenning, Author of the Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, Treatise on the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and the Ready Reckoner, &c. and John Probert, Master of the Academy, Cox's-Square, Spital-Fields.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]- Books
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The young man's book of knowledge: being a proper supplement to the young man's companion. In five parts, viz. Part I. Of Knowledge in general; the Advantages of gaining it early, with a Definition thereof. Of God, his Essence and Attributes. Of the Origin of Nature, and first Formation of Things. Chronological Tables of the Knowledge of historical Events from the Saxon Heptarchy, A. D. 455, to the present Time. Part II. Geography, in a Manner entirely new: Containing, (by Question and Answer) 1. A general Description of the four Quarters of the World. 2. The Situation, Extent, and chief Cities of the several Kingdoms and Countries of each Quarter. 3. The Nature and Description of the Globes, and Explanation of the Terms used in Geography. 4. Tables of the Latitude and Longitude of several principal Places; with many useful and necessary Problems on the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes. Part III. Geometry and Astronomy, Navigation and Plain-Sailing; with many useful, easy, and instructive Problems for the young Practitioner in the further knowledge of those Sciences. Part IV. Natural Philosophy in general. Part V. Theology, containing an Account of the Religion and Laws of Nature. Supernatural Theology. Observations on the Holy Scriptures, which teach us the Knowledge of God and our Duty. Account of Judaism, Paganism, Christianity, and Mahometanism. Of the Sects of the Jews. Different Tenets of the principal Sects or Professors of Christianity. Of the Heathen Mythology, and Alphabetical Account of the Heathen Deities. Of Music and Vibration. Definition of Music. Gamut or Scale, and Explanation of dividing Notes in Time, &c. Of the Diatonic Scale, an Explanation. Different Keys, Time, Bass, &c. &c. By D. Fenning, Author of the Royal English Dictionary, Universal Spelling-Book, Use of the Globes, &c. &c. &c.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]- Books
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The young man's book of knowledge: being a proper supplement to the young man's companion. In six parts, viz. Part I. Of Knowledge in general; the Advantages of gaining it early, with a Definition thereof. Of God, his Essence and Attributes. Of the Origin of Nature, and first Formation of Things. Of the Creation, Fall, and Restoration of Mankind. Part II. Theology, containing an Account of the Religion and Laws of Nature. Supernatural Theology. Observations on the Holy Scrip ures, which teach us the Knowledge of God and our Duty. Account of Judaisin, Paganism, Mahometanism, and Christianity. Of the Sect of the Jews. Different Tenets of the principal Sects or Professors of Christianity. Of the Heathen Mythology, and Alphabetical Account of the Heathen Deities. Part III. Natural Philosophy in general. Part IV. Geography, in a Manner entirely new: Containing, (by Question and Answer) I. A general Description of the four Quarters of the World. 2. The Situation, Extent, and chief Cities of the several Kingdoms and Countries of each Quarter. 3. The Nature and Description of the Globes, and Explanation of the Terms used in Geography. 4. Tables of the Latitude and Longitude of several principal Places, with many useful and necessary Problems on the Terrestrial and Celestial Globes. Part V. Geometry and Astronomy, Navigation, and Plain-Sailing; with many useful, easy, and instructive Problems for the young Practitiones in the further Knowledge of those Sciences. Part VI. Of Music and Vihration. Definition of Music, Gamut or Scale, and Explanation of dividing Notes in Time, &c. Of the Diatonic Scale, an Explanation. Different Keys, Time, Bass, &c. &c. The third edition, with additions. By D. Fenning, Author of the Royal English Dictionary, Universal Spelling-Book, Use of the Globes, &c. &c. &c.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: 1774- Books
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The description and use of the globes, and the orrery. To which is prefixed, by way of introduction, a brief account of the solar system. By Joseph Harris, Teacher of the Mathematicks.
Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764.Date: M.DCC.XXXIV. [1734]- Books
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A treatise of the description and use of the globes.
Date: [1705?]- Books
British globes up to 1850 : a provisional inventory / Richard Dunn and Helen Wallis.
Dunn, Richard, 1966-Date: [1999]- Books
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An introduction to the use of the globes: divided into short lessons; with questions for examination, annexed to each lesson.
Field, William, 1768-1851.Date: 1798- 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 Mathematicks.
Harris, Joseph, 1704-1764.Date: M.DCC.XL. [1740]- Books
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An appendix to The description and use of the globes. Containing, I. Animadversions upon the Structure, Apparatus, &c. of a Set of New Globes lately published; as also on the Book of their Uses. II. A New Construction of Orreries, with the great Variety of Phaenomena they represent, and the extreme Degree of Exactness at a small Expence. III. Mr. Graham's New Instrument for finding the Latitude at Sea by two Observations on the Altitude of the Sun or Stars. IV. The Use of the Globe in finding the true Distance of the Moon from the Sun or a Star, by the observed Distance. V. The Rationale of correcting the Places of the Stars on the Celectial Globe when necessary. VI. The Principles of the ancient Canicular Astronomy explained by Theory and Calculations. Vii. An Abstract of Mr. Hornsby's Account of the ensuing Transit of Venus; with Directions subjoined for making a Helioscope to view the Phases to the best Advantage. Viii. Postscript to the Reviewers Remarks. The Whole illustrated by a large Copper-Plate. By Benj. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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The Semi globes, or Electrical orbs. A poem.
Date: MDCCLXXVII. [1777]- 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: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- 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: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]
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Anatomy of the principal parts of the human body. Engraving by J. Blanchin after J. Dumoulin, 1679.
Dumoulin, J., active approximately 1634.Date: 1679Reference: 647800i