Author: MACGREGOR (John):
Title: A Complete Treatise on Practical Mathematics: Including the Nature and Use of Mathematical Instruments: Logarithmic Tables. Trigonometry. Mensuration of Heights and Distances; Of Surfaces & Solids. Land-Surveying. Gunnery. Gauging. Artificer's Measuring. Miscellaneous Exercises. With an Appendix on Algebra. The whole conducted on the most approved plan, with proper Rules, and a variety of suitable Examples to each rule. Principally designed for the use of schools and academies.
Description: Edinburgh: Printed for Bell and Bradfute, and G. G. J & J. Robinson, London, 1792. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, pp. xii,64, [1], 58-117, [4], 114-431 [432 blank], 9 (ex 10?) folding engraved plates at end, contemporary sheepskin, red leather label; first few pages very soiled, rest of text, rest of text occasionally finger, folding plates creased and worn, binding a bit rubbed and worn, an insalubrious copy. ESTC T90812 locates copies in the BL, NLS, Cambridge, Bodleian; and University of Waterloo Libraries, University of Michigan Libraries, Library Company of Philadelphia.

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