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Method to discover the difference of the earth's diameters : proving it's [sic] true ratio ... : elucidated with five [i.e. six] copper plates, with a variety of new tables suited to the subject : likewise a method for fixing an universal standard for weights and measures

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: M:DCC:LXXXVIII. [1788]
Call number: 491944
Creator: Williams, Thomas(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 19 cm (8vo)
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