The complete measurer, or, The whole art of measuring : in two parts : the first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the extraction of the square and cube roots : and also the multiplication of feet and inches, commonly called cross multiplication : the second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by decimals, by cross-multiplication, and by scale and compasses : also the works of several artificers, relating to building, and the measuring of board and timber : shewing the common errors : and some practical questions : very useful for all tradesmen, especially carpenters, bricklayers, plasterers, painters, joiners, glasiers, masons, &c. / by William Hawney ...

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hawney, William.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Measurement--Early works to 1800.

Measurement.

Geometry--Early works to 1800.

Geometry.

Arithmetic--Early works to 1900.

Arithmetic.

Genre:

Booksellers' advertisements -- England -- 18th century.

Physical Description:

ix pages, 3 unnumbered pages, 346 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 18 cm (12mo)

Edition:

The eleventh edition, to which is added, an appendix, 1. of gauging, 2. of land-measuring.

Other Title:

Whole art of measuring.

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for J. Knapton [and 12 others] ..., 1763.

Notes:

The edition statement appears after the words "practical questions."

"Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F.R.S."

Signatures: A-2G6.

Advertisements on p. [1]-[2] at end.

OCLC:

21939392