The Builders compleat assistant, or, a library of arts and sciences, absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general. Viz. I. Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal in whole Numbers and Fractions. II. Geometry, Lineal, Superficial and Solid. III. Architecture, Universal. IV. Mensuration. V. Plain Trigonometry. VI. Surveying of Land, &c. VII. Mechanick Powers. VIII. Hydrostaticks. Illustrated by above Thirteen Hundred Examples of Lines, Superficies, Solids, Mouldings, Pedestals, Columns, Pilasters, Entablatures, Pediments, Imposts, Block Cornices, Rustick Quoins, Frontispieces, Arcades, Portico's, &c. proportioned By Modules and Minutes, According to Andrea Palladio. And by equal parts. Likewise, great Varieties of Trussed Roofs, Timber Bridges, Centerings, Arches, Groins, Twisted Rails, Compartments, Obelisques, Vases, Pedestals for Busto's, Sun-Dials, Fonts, &c. and Methods for raising heavy Bodies by the Force of Levers, Pulleys, Axis in Peritrochio, Screws, and Wedges;

People / Organizations

• Catherine Ware ("printed for")
• Batty Langley (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for Catherine Ware at the Bible and Sun on Ludgate-Hill, [1750] The third edition.; ..

Publication year

1750

ESTC No.

T11865

Grub Street ID

170134

Description

2v.([4],201,[3]p.),plates ; 8°.

Note

Vol 2 contains 77 numbered plates

Price from imprint: price 10 s. 6 d. the two Volumes.