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.
Description:
Chiefly in English; explanations in part one are in Latin, some with English translations.
Subject (Topic):
Astronomy --Early works to 1800 and Mathematics --Early works to 1800
Tractatus secundus : De natvrae simia; seu, Technica macrocosmi historia in partes undecim divisa
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Subject (Topic):
Mathematics --Early works to 1800, Military art and science --Early works to 1800, Music --History and criticism --Sources, and Science --Early works to 1800
