An essay on the nature and superior use of globes, in conveying the first principles of geography and astronomy to the minds of youth; also a candid examination of the construction and use of planispheres, wherein The Erroneous Nature, and many bad Consequences, attending the Use of the Vulgar Projection are pointed out: and the nature and use of the globular projection, With many New Improvements, Illustrated by a Solution of Several Problems, Explaining the general Principles of Geography and Astronomy, by Way of Introduction to the more ready Use of the Globes. By Benjamin Martin.

People / Organizations

• Benjamin Martin (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for the author, and sold by him at the Globe, in Fleet-Street, MDCCLVIII. [1758]

Publication year

1758-1758

ESTC No.

T25319

Grub Street ID

257760

Description

[2],ii,44p. ; 8⁰

Note

Price from imprint: Price Sixpence.