A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial : 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 [as printed] 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 scas printed /
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| Format: | Microform Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Early English books, 1641-1700 ;
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| Item Description: | First edition. Running title: A tutor to astronomy and geography. Includes bibliographical references. Added, engraved title page: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam, vel usus globi. "Ancient stories of the several stars ... collected from Dr. Hood," pages 200-224. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Microform. |
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| Physical Description: | 14 unnumbered pages, 224, 40 pages, 1 leaf of plates : illustrations, portrait |