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A new treatise on the use of the globes, or, A philosophical view of the earth and heavens ... : Preceded by an extensive selection of astronomical, and other definitions; and illustrated by a great variety of problems, questions for the examination of the student, etc., etc. Designed for the instruction of youth

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1832.
Call number: 436836
Creator: Keith, Thomas (1759-1824)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 22 cm
Associated people: Adrain, Robert, (1775-1843.)
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