Mathematical manuscript [selected pages]

Published/Created:

[England]
1708-1710

Physical Description:

1 v. (584 p.)
b&w illustrations
33 cm.

Notes:

Chiefly in English; explanations in part one are in Latin, some with English translations.

Abstract:

Autograph manuscript treatise in two parts, containing definitions and problems in mathematics. The first part, dated 1708, concerns arithmetic operations. The second part, dated 1710, concerns geometry and trigonometry, with sections on applications in construction trades and astronomy and with extensive sections on navigation. Sections are illustrated with ink drawings and geometric diagrams. Several linear scales and volvelles are sewn in.

Topics:

Astronomy --Early works to 1800
Mathematics --Early works to 1800

Language:

English
Latin

Genre:

Illustrations
Manuscripts
Volvelles

Format:

Mixed Material

Rights:

The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Access Restrictions:

Public

Call Number:

GEN MSS VOL 60

Orbis Record:

3930061

Yale Collection:

Beinecke Library

Digital Collection:

General Collection, BRBL, Yale University

oid pointer:

1109855

Extent of digitization:

Partial work digitized.

OID:

2028899

PID:

digcoll:3440265