An introduction to the use of the globes, and the orrery: also, the application of astronomy to chronology; In which are contained Rules and Memorial Canons for finding the Dominical Letter, Leap-Year, Epact, Easter, &c. according to the Gregorian Account or New Style; with an Explication of the Reason of each Rule. Adapted to The Instruction and Entertainment of such Persons as are not previously versed in Mathematic Science. With an appendix, Attempting to explain the Account of the First and Fourth, Days Work of Creation in the First Chapter of Genesis. By David Jennings, D.D.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jennings, David, 1691-1762.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chronology.

Celestial globes.

Astronomical models.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi,[1],127[i.e.172],[10]p.,plates )

Edition:

The third edition.

Other Title:

Introduction to the use of the globes,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Nourse in the Strand, Bookseller in Ordinary to his Majesty; J. Buckland, in Pater-Noster Row, near St. Paul's; and E. and C. Dilly, in the Poultry, MDCCLXVI. [1766]

Notes:

P. 172 misnumbered 127.

With an index.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N28981.

OCLC:

642186793