The young measurer's complete guide; or a new and universal treatise of mensuration, both with regard to theory and practice. Containing: I. A plain and easy Introduction to Decimal and Duodecimal Arithmetic, and the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. II. A select Number of Geometrical Problems useful in Mensuration. III. The Method of measuring all kinds of Superficies. IV. The whole Art of surveying or measuring Land, explained in the most easy and familiar Manner. V. The Method of measuring the Works of Bricklayers, Joyners, Carpenters, Glaziers, Painters, Plasterers, and Plumbers. VI. The Art of measuring Solids, both regular and irregular. Vii. The Art of Guaging all kinds of Vessels. Viii. The practical and true Methods of Measuring Timber, Stone, &c. IX. The Manner of calculating Tables for measuring Timber, &c. X. The best Methods of taking the Dimensions of Timber, so as to avoid the gross Errors attending the common Practice. XI. The Art of measuring standing Timber. XI

People / Organizations

• Daniel Fenning (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for S. Crowder, at No. 12, Pater-Noster-Row, MDCCLXXII. [1772]

Publication year

1772-1772

ESTC No.

T133074

Grub Street ID

181945

Description

xii,liv,322p. : ill. ; 12⁰

Note

Braces in imprint.

Uncontrolled note

P.xxxvi misnumbered xxxiv