Trigonometry: or, The doctrine of triangles. First written in Latine, by Bartholomevv Pitiscus of Grunberg in Silosia, and now translated into English, by Ra: Handson. Whereunto is added (for the mariners use) certaine nauticall questions, together with the finding of the variation of the compasse. All performed arithmetically, without map, sphære, globe, or astrolabe, by the said R.H.
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| Language: | English |
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Printed by T. F[awcet] for G. Hurlock neare Magnus corner,
[1642?]
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| Series: | Early English books online.
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| Item Description: | Translated by Ralph Handson. Printer's name and conjectured publication date from STC. Page 177 has caption title reading: Questions of navigation, performed arithmetically by the doctrine of triangles, without globe, sphære, or map. Written by Ralph Handson. Not an STC item. Now considered post-1640--Cf. STC. Gathered in 8's. IU Copy lacks pp. 77-84; pp. 72-89 of C copy spliced at end of IU microfilmed copy. Reproduction of the original in the Cambridge University Library (Early English books, 1475-1640, reel 1459; Early English books, 1641-1700, reel 2193) and the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library (Early English books, 1641-1700, reel 2193). |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource ([8], 208 pages : illustrations. |