An epitome of geometry, being a compendious collection of the first, third, fifth, sixth, eleventh and twelfth books of Euclid; with their Application to several of the most Useful Parts of the Mathematicks. Also Euclid's second book and doctrine of proportion, Algebraically demonstrated. To which is subjoin'd, a treatise of measuring superficies and solids; Vulgarly, Decimally and Practically, with the Customs used by Artificers in Measuring their several Works: Likewise, Directions for Measuring. Board and Timber; Making Vessels of any Bigness; Taking the Plan of any Court, Yard, Garden, &c. Also, The cutting the Five Regular Bodies. Second editon, carefully corrected. By William Alingham, Teacher of the Mathematicks.

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• An epitome of geometry, being a compendious collection of the first, third, fifth, sixth, eleventh and twelfth books of Euclid; with their Application to several of the most Useful Parts of the Mathematicks. Also Euclid's second book and doctrine of proportion, Algebraically demonstrated. To which is subjoin'd, a treatise of measuring superficies and solids; Vulgarly, Decimally and Practically, with the Customs used by Artificers in Measuring their several Works: Likewise, Directions for Measuring. Board and Timber; Making Vessels of any Bigness; Taking the Plan of any Court, Yard, Garden, &c. Also, The cutting the Five Regular Bodies. Second editon, carefully corrected. By William Alingham, Teacher of the Mathematicks.
• Elements. English. Selections
• Epitome of geometry.

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• Euclid (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Richard and William Mount, and Thomas Page, in Postern-Row, on Tower-Hill, 1714.

Publication year

1714-1714

ESTC No.

N7022

Grub Street ID

50907

Description

[12],195,[1]p. ; 8⁰