Solid geometry : or, foundation of measuring, of all manner of solid bodies. Most accurately demonstrated in various propostions; and applied to practice in the exact mensuration of timber or stone (though never so irregular) being of great use to all carpenters, Bricklayers and Masons, &c. But Particularly intended, for the true Gauging of all Manner of Vessels, of what Form or Figure soever; either in whole or in part: As Wine, Beer-Casks, Brewers-Tuns and Coppers, Backs or Coulers. Being very useful for all Gaugers, Generals, Surveyors, Supervisors, and all other Gaugers, &c. To which is now added, a very necessary appendix explaining and facilating the former Work, in the Practical Part thereof; being of singular Use to all Persons concern'd therein: The like not Extant in the English Tongue. Recommended to the Reader by the Royal Society.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, Robert, fl. 1668-1696.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geometry, Solid--Early works to 1800.

Geometry, Solid.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([14],10833,[1]p. ) ill. ;

Other Title:

Solid geometry

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Conyers at the Bible and Anchor near St. Peter's Church in Cornhill, 1703.

Notes:

The preface signed: R. A., i.e. Robert Anderson.

A reissue of 'Stereometrical propositions' London, 1668 with a cancel titlepage and 'Gaging promoted. An appendix to Stereometrical propositions', London [1668].

'Gaging promoted' has separate pagination and register.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T130063.

OCLC:

642362375