The use of a mathematical instrument, called a quadrant : Shewing very plainly and easily to know the exact height or distance of any steeple, tree, or house, &c. Also to know the hour of the day by it: the height of the sun, moon, or stars: and to know the time of sun-rising, and setting; and the length of every day in the year: the place of the sun in the ecliptick: the azimuth, right ascension, and declination of the sun. With many other necessary and delightful conclusions. Performed very readily. Written by [W.P.]
| Author/creator | W. P. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | [London] : The quadrants and these books, are to be sold by Joseph Moxon, at his shop in Corn-hill at the sign of Atlas, in London, 1655. |
| Description | [4], 38 p. : ill. (woodcut) |
| Supplemental Content | https://search.proquest.com/docview/2248497523 |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early English books online. ^A888680 |
| General note | To the reader signed: W.P. |
| General note | The author's initials on title page have faded or failed to print. |
| General note | Imperfect; title page faded; tightly bound with some loss of text. |
| General note | Reproduction of the original in the British Library. |
| References | Wing (2nd ed.) P138B |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2051:24) |
| Stock number | CL0037000081 ProQuest Information and Learning. 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |