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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, [electronic resource] : and other mathematical...

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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, [electronic resource] : and other mathematical sciences made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes. In Seven Parts. Containing I. The Definitions of the Lines, Circles, &c. upon the Globe or Sphere; and of several Terms of Art. II. The Problems in Astronomy Methodically digested, with Variety of Examples. III. The several Affections of Triangles, and their Solution upon the Globe; with the Variety of Problems which every Case contains. IV. The whole Art of Dyalling demonstrated and performed two several ways. V. The Erection of an Astrological Figure of the Heavens, according to the several ways of the Ancient and Modern Astrologers. VI. & Vii. The Explanation and Uses of the Terrestrial Globe, with a brief Geographical and Hydrographical Description of the Earth and Water. With several Problems useful in the Art of Geography, Navigation. And also, The Description and use of Maps and Charts both General and Particular. By Robert Morden. .

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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, [electronic resource] : and other mathematical sciences made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes. In Seven Parts. Containing I. The Definitions of the Lines, Circles, &c. upon the Globe or Sphere; and of several Terms of Art. II. The Problems in Astronomy Methodically digested, with Variety of Examples. III. The several Affections of Triangles, and their Solution upon the Globe; with the Variety of Problems which every Case contains. IV. The whole Art of Dyalling demonstrated and performed two several ways. V. The Erection of an Astrological Figure of the Heavens, according to the several ways of the Ancient and Modern Astrologers. VI. & Vii. The Explanation and Uses of the Terrestrial Globe, with a brief Geographical and Hydrographical Description of the Earth and Water. With several Problems useful in the Art of Geography, Navigation. And also, The Description and use of Maps and Charts both General and Particular. By Robert Morden. .

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London : printed for R. Morden, at the Atlas in Cornhil; and R. Smith, under the Piaza's of the Royal Exchange, 1702.

Date

1702.

Record Identifier

74VvQapmNA8Z

MMS ID

991014521179702626

Language

English

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[24],184;87,[1]p.,plates : map. ; 8°.

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Publisher

London : printed for R. Morden, at the Atlas in Cornhil; and R. Smith, under the Piaza's of the Royal Exchange, 1702.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

1702.

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, [electronic resource] : and other mathematical sciences made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes. In Seven Parts. Containing I. The Definitions of the Lines, Circles, &c. upon the Globe or Sphere; and of several Terms of Art. II. The Problems in Astronomy Me...

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Reproduction of original from British Library.

The final section: 'Geography and navigation made easie: .. ' has separate pagination and register.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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991014521179702626