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An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, and other mathematical sciences : made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes : in seven parts : containing ..

Title
An introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation, and other mathematical sciences : made easie by the description and uses of the coelestial and terrestrial globes : in seven parts : containing ... / by Robert Morden.
Published
London : Printed for R. Morden, at the Atlas in Cornhil, and R. Smith, under the Piaza's of the Royal Exchange, 1702.
Physical Description
[24], 184, 87, [1] p., [8] leaves of plates : ill., map ; 20 cm (8vo)
Local Notes
BEIN 2018 509: From the library of Stephen F. Gates.
Notes
The final section, "Geography and navigation made easie, or, A plain description and use of the terrestrial globe" (caption title), has separate pagination and register.
Signatures: A⁸ a⁴ B-M⁸ N⁴, 2A-2E⁸ 2F⁴ [$4 signed ( -A1,2,4, a3,4, 2F3,4; L3 signed 'M3')].
Title within double ruled border.
Final page blank.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 04, 2018
Contents
(from t. p.) 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.
References
English short title catalogue, T113210
Gates, S.F. Catalog of a collection of globes and books on the use of globes, spanning the years 1600-1900, page 57
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Early works.
Also listed under
Morden, Robert, approximately 1650-1703, bookseller.
Smith, Ralph, active 1697-1721, bookseller.
Gates Collection of Globes and Books about Globes.
England London.
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