A tutor to astronomie and geographie: or an easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, colestial and terrestrial. In six books. The first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography. The 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomica & geographical probl. Problemes in navigation. Astrological problemes. Gnomonical problemes. Of spherical triangles. More fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes: and that so plainly an methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it; and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences. By Joseph Moxon. Whereunto is added the Antient poetical stories of the stars: shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the colestial globe. Collected from Dr. Hood. As also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie.

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  • A tutor to astronomie and geographie: or an easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, colestial and terrestrial. In six books. The first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography. The 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomica & geographical probl. Problemes in navigation. Astrological problemes. Gnomonical problemes. Of spherical triangles. More fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes: and that so plainly an methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it; and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences. By Joseph Moxon. Whereunto is added the Antient poetical stories of the stars: shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the colestial globe. Collected from Dr. Hood. As also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie.
  • Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam. vel usus globi Discourse of the antiquity, progress, and augmentation of astronomie Tutor to astronomy and geography
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Imprint
London: printed by Joseph Moxon: and sold at his shop on Corn-hill, at the signe of Atlas, 1659.
Publication year
1659-1659
ESTC No.
R23159
Grub Street ID
103609
Description
[16], 224, 40 p. : ill., tables ; 4⁰
Note
A variant of the title page without "of" before spherical triangles.

The words "2. ... 6." are enclosed within braces on title page; the words "astronomical ... triangles." are gathered by a left brace.

With added title page (A1v) engraved: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam. vel usus globi, ... .

Running title: A tutor to astronomy and geography.