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

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

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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 [electronic resource] : in six books : The 1. teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical and geographical problemes, problemes in navigation, astrological problemes, gnomonical problemes, trigonometrical problemes more fully and amply than hath yet been set forth, either by Gemna Frisins, 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 practice grow expert in these divine sciences : with an appendix shewing the use of the Ptolomaick sphere / by Joseph Moxon.

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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 [electronic resource] : in six books : The 1. teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical and geographical problemes, problemes in navigation, astrological problemes, gnomonical problemes, trigonometrical problemes more fully and amply than hath yet been set forth, either by Gemna Frisins, 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 practice grow expert in these divine sciences : with an appendix shewing the use of the Ptolomaick sphere / by Joseph Moxon.

Publisher

London : Printed by S. Roycroft for Joseph Moxon ..., 1686.

Date

1686.

Record Identifier

74VvwKzLZAZl

MMS ID

991004248429702626

Language

English

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Physical content

[7], 271, [9] p. : ill., port.

Publication information

Publisher

London : Printed by S. Roycroft for Joseph Moxon ..., 1686.

Edition

The fourth edition corrected and enlarged, whereunto is added the antient poetical stories of the stars : shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the cœlestial globe, as also a discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomy.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

1686.

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Access Conditions

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

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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 [electronic resource] : in six books : The 1. teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical and geographical problemes, problemes in navigation, astro...

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Notes

General note

Includes bibliographical references.

"The ancient stories of the several stars and constellations ... Collected from Dr. Hood": p. 208-232.

Advertisement: p. [1] at end.

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.

Citation / References Note

Wing M3025.

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 ; 611:3)

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74VvwKzLZAZl

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

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MMS ID

991004248429702626