Geometrical and graphical essays, containing, a general description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling, and perspective; with many new practical problems. Illustrated by thirty-four Copper plates. By the late George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to his majesty, &c. The second edition, corrected and enlarged by William Jones, mathematical instrument maker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, George, 1750-1795.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematical instruments.

Surveying.

Surveying--Tables.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2v.,plates )

Other Title:

Geometrical and graphical essays,

Place of Publication:

London : printed by J. Dillon, and Co. And sold by W. and S. Jones, Opticians, Holborn, London, 1797.

Notes:

Vol. 2 consists entirely of plates, with a letterpress titlepage reading: Plates to the geometrical and graphical essays, by the late George Adams, ..

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T142755.

OCLC:

642429494