Title:
Treatise of such mathematical instruments
Publication Date:
1747
This first edition volume contains a complete description of a range of tools that are useful in mathematics, surveying, architecture, navigation, drafting, gunner, physics and illustration. It introduces the sector, a form of calculator that predates the slide rule, the gunner’s calipers, proportional compass and a variety of lesser known instruments. Highly detailed illustrations within the book show how to use the instruments.
Ex Libris:
Edward Clark Streeter
Cost for Adoption:
$4 000