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Geometry made easy;, or, a new and methodical explanation of the elements of geometry. ... To which is added, an entire new, curious and exact method of exhibiting in miniature, the various kinds of solids, ... each being ... shewn as they really are in their natural state, by schemes cut out of paste-board: ... By John Lodge Cowley

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: [1752]
Call number: 142246
Creator: Cowley, John Lodge (1719-1797)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (8vo)
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