Arithmetick and measurement, improv'd by examples and plain demonstrations: wherein are laid down, the different customary perches, and other measures, used in the several parts of Great Britain and Ireland. Suitable to all artists; but more especially to those who are employed in building, gardening, surveying land, &c. To which is added, the use of an instrument (engrav'd on a copper-plate) call'd a tangent rule, for the taking any given distance within a quarter of a mile. Illustrated with a great variety of useful cuts. By William Halfpenny.

Main entry:

Halfpenny, William, -1755.

Title & Author:

Publication:

London, Printed for R. Ware. 1748.

Description:

1 preliminary leaf, [v]-vii, [1], 164 pages including diagrams 18 cm

Notes:
Also issued online.

Subject:

Arithmetic Early works to 1900.
Measurement Early works to 1800.
Arithmétique Ouvrages avant 1900.
Mesure Ouvrages avant 1800.
Arithmetic.
Measurement.

Form/genre:

Early works.

Holdings:

Location: Library main y 93271
Call No.: 5857
Status: Available

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