The complete measurer: or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetic, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals, by Cross-Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers, relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber. Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The tenth edition. To which is added, an appendix, 1. Of Gauging. 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all Tradesmen; especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Painters, Joiners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.

People / Organizations

• William Hawney (Author)
• James Fletcher junior ("printed for")
• James Rivington ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for J. Knapton, C. Hitch and L. Hawes, John Rivington, J. Rivington and J. Fletcher, J. Ward, P. Davey and B. Law, S. Crowder, T. Longman, M. Cooper, and C. Ware, M.DCC.LIX. [1759]

Publication year

1759-1759

ESTC No.

T133471

Grub Street ID

182280

Description

ix,[3],346,[2]p. : ill. ; 12⁰

Note

With a final advertisement leaf, numbered on the recto 233.

Uncontrolled note

Not identical with the 5th edition, 1743