The complete measurer or, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetic, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly called Cross-Multiplication. The second part teaching to measure all sorts of superficies and solids, by Decimals, by Cross-Multiplication, and by Scale and Compasses: Also the Works of several Artificers, relating to Building; and the Measuring of Board and Timber. Shewing the common Errors. And some Practical Questions. The eighth edition. To which is added, an appendix, 1. Of Gauging. 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all Tradesmen, especially Corpenters, Bricklayers, Plasterers, Painters, Joiners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F. R. S.
Language: English Publication details: London printed for R. Ware, J. and P. Knapton, S. Birt, T. Longman, C. Hitch, J. Hodges, S. Austen, J. and J. Rivington, and J. Ward M.DCC.LI. [1751]Description: ix, [3], 346, [2] p. ill. 12oSubject(s): Action note:- Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 1
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