The compleat measurer, the whole art of measuring. In two parts.
Hardcover
1748 · London
by Hawney, William
London: Other. Very Good. 1748. Hardcover. The compleat measurer, the whole art of measuring. In two parts. The first part teaching decimal arithmetick, with the Extraction of the Square and Cube Roots. And also the Multiplication of Feet and Inches, commonly call'd 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 second edition; to which is added, an appendix, 1. Of Gauging, 2. Of Land-Measuring. Very useful for all tradesmen, especially Carpenters, Bricklayers, Plaisterers, Painters, Joyners, Glasiers, Masons, &c. By William Hawney, Philomath. Recommended by the Rev. Dr. John Harris, F.R.S.The Complete Measurer ... The sixth edition, etc. MS. notes.William Hawney 1748 English Book Book ix. 346 p. ; 12°.R. Ware: London,1748. 6th Edition. Full leather; lacking rear cover; front cover is present but detached; the leather that is present but scuffed and worn; . (Inventory #: 73242)