The description and use of the carpenters-rule: together with the use of the line of numbers (inscribed thereon) in arithmetick and geometry. And the application thereof to the measuring of superficies and solids, gaging of vessels, military orders, interest and annuities: with tables of reduction, &c. : To which is added, the use of a (portable) geometrical sun-dial, with a nocturnal on the backside, for the exact and ready finding the hour of the day and night: and other mathematical conclusions. Also of a universal-dial for the use of seamen or others. With the use of a sliding or glasiers-rule and Mr. White's rule for solid measure. / Collected and fitted to the meanest capacity by J. Browne.

Abstract

Engraved frontispiece signed: R. Gaywood fecit. Special t.p. (p. [209]): The use of the line of numbers on a sliding (or glasiers) rule in arithmatique & geometry ... / first drawn by Mr. White ; ... made easie and useful by John Brown. London, Printed in the Year, 1666. Error in paging: nos. 67-70 lacking in number only. Imperfect: tightly bound, cropped, stained, and worn, with loss of text. Reproduction of original in: Birmingham Central Reference Library.