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An essay on the nature and superior use of globes, in conveying the first principles of geography and astronomy to the minds of youth; also a candid examination of the construction and use of planispheres, wherein The Erroneous Nature, and many bad Consequences, attending the Use of the Vulgar Projection are pointed out: and the nature and use of the globular projection, With many New Improvements, Illustrated by a Solution of Several Problems, Explaining the general Principles of Geography and Astronomy, by Way of Introduction to the more ready Use of the Globes. By Benjamin Martin.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Globes--Early works to 1800.
- Globes.
- Map projection--Early works to 1800.
- Map projection.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([2],ii,44p. )
- Other Title:
- Essay on the nature and superior use of globes,
- Place of Publication:
- London : printed for the author, and sold by him at the Globe, in Fleet-Street, MDCCLVIII. [1758]
- Notes:
- Price from imprint: Price Sixpence.
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T25319.
- OCLC:
- 642555370
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