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 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. By Robert Morden.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morden, Robert, d. 1703.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Spherical astronomy.

Geography, Medieval.

Horology--Early works to 1800.

Horology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([24],18487,[1]p.,plates ) map. ;

Other Title:

Introduction to astronomy, geography, navigation,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for R. Morden, at the Atlas in Cornhil; and R. Smith, under the Piaza's of the Royal Exchange, 1702.

Notes:

The final section: 'Geography and navigation made easie: .. ' has separate pagination and register.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T113210.

OCLC:

642285180