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The builders compleat assistant or a library of arts and sciences, absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general. Viz. I. Arithmetick, Vulgar and Decimal in whole Numbers and Fractions. II. Geometry, Lineal, Superficial and Solid. III. Architecture, Universal. IV. Mensuration. V. Plain Trigonometry. VI. Surveying of Land, &c. Vii. Mechanick Powers. Viii. Hydrostaticks. Illustrated by above Thirteen Hundred Examples of Lines, Superficies, Solids, Mouldings, Pedestals, Columns, Pilasters, Entablatures, Pediments, Imposts, Block Cornices, Rustick Quoins, Frontispieces, Arcades, Portico's, &c. Proportioned By Modules and Minutes, According to Andrea Palladio. And by Equal Parts. Likewise, great Varieties of Trussed Roofs, Timber Bridges, Centerings, Arches, Groins, Twisted Rails, Compartments, Obelisques, Vases, Pedestals for Busto's, Sun-Dials, Fonts, &c. and Methods for raising heavy Bodies by the Force of Levers, Pulleys, Axis in Peritrochio, Screws, and Wedges; as also Water, by the common Pump, Crane, &c. Wherein The Properties, and Pressure of the Air, on Water, &c. is explained. The whole exemplified by 77 large quarto copper-plates. By B. Langley

By: Language: English Publication details: London printed for Richard Ware, at the Bible and Sun, in Amen-Corner, near Pater-Noster-Row [1738]Description: 2v. ([6], 200, [2] p.), plates 8oSubject(s): Action note:
  • Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 4 and 4
Summary: Vol.2 consists of 77 numbered plates, dated 1738.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
Book Historic collection Historic collection QUARTO 1738 LANGLEY VOL 2 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30075876
Book Historic collection Historic collection QUARTO 1738 LANGLEY VOL 1 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30076821

Vol.2 consists of 77 numbered plates, dated 1738.