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
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
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| 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 |
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| QUARTO 1730 LANGLEY The young builder's rudiments | QUARTO 1731 HATTON An intire system of arithmetic | QUARTO 1738 LANGLEY VOL 1 The builders compleat assistant | QUARTO 1738 LANGLEY VOL 2 The builders compleat assistant | QUARTO 1747 ROCQUE An alphabetical index of the streets | QUARTO 1749 POTE The history and antiquities of Windsor Castle | QUARTO 1752 BION Traite de la construction et des principaux usages des instrumens de mathematique |
Vol.2 consists of 77 numbered plates, dated 1738.