The use of the globes: or, the general doctrine of the sphere: Explaining and Demonstrating the most natural Propositions relating to Astronomy, Geography, and Dialing. To which is added, a synopsis of the doctrine of eclipses. The whole illustrated with a great Number of Copper-Plates, explanatory of each Proposition, in a Manner intirely new. By Thomas Wright, Of the City of Durham.

People / Organizations

• Thomas Wright (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for John Senex, over-against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-Street, M.DCC.XL. [1740]

Publication year

1740-1740

ESTC No.

T109383

Grub Street ID

162176

Description

iv,162,[2]p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

Titlepage in red and black.

The 'Synopsis', pp.103-60, has a divisional title.

The 2 final leaves contain a 'Postscript', 'Errata' and advertisements.

The frontispiece contains an advertisement for 'Globes made and sold by Iohn Senex'.