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A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes...

A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes...

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A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial [electronic resource] : in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solution of problems in navigation, the 4. shewing by the globes the solution of astrological problemes, the 5. shewing by the globes the solution of gnomonical problemes, the 6. shewing by the globes the solution of of [sic] spherical triangles : more fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes : and that so plainly and methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences / by Joseph Moxon ; whereunto is added Antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the coelestial globe, collected from Dr. Hood ; as also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie.

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A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial [electronic resource] : in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solution of problems in navigation, the 4. shewing by the globes the solution of astrological problemes, the 5. shewing by the globes the solution of gnomonical problemes, the 6. shewing by the globes the solution of of [sic] spherical triangles : more fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes : and that so plainly and methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences / by Joseph Moxon ; whereunto is added Antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the coelestial globe, collected from Dr. Hood ; as also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie.

Publisher

London : Printed by Joseph Moxon ..., 1659.

Date

1659.

Record Identifier

74VvZw553A2Z

MMS ID

991004492259702626

Language

English

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Physical Description

Physical content

[14], 224, 40 p., 1 leaf of plates : ill., port.

Publication information

Publisher

London : Printed by Joseph Moxon ..., 1659.

Analytical title

Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam.

Discourse of the antiquity, progress, and augmentation of astronomie.

Easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

1659.

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Access Conditions

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

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Full title

A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial [electronic resource] : in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solutio...

Variant title

Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam.

Discourse of the antiquity, progress, and augmentation of astronomie.

Easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial.

Authors, Artists and Contributors
Notes

General note

First edition.

Running title: A tutor to astronomy and geography.

Includes bibliographical references.

Added, engraved t.p.: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam, vel usus globi.

"Ancient stories of the several stars ... collected from Dr. Hood," p. 200-224.

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.

Citation / References Note

Wing M3021.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/57.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 769:16)

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74VvZw553A2Z

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvZw553A2Z

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MMS ID

991004492259702626