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Elements of Geometry

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Description: Manuscript by Daniel Hallett that includes sets of problems and proofs used for sailing directions and calculations, using geometry, trigonometry and dialing (text and diagrams). The volume includes accounting information, also belonging to Daniel Hallett, and one hand-colored map from England to Cape Verde Islands.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1820-1832.
Call number: mssHM 72089
Creator: Hallett, Daniel(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Burndy Library Collection, Gift of Dibner Family, November 2006.
Dimensions: 33 cm :
Associated organization: Burndy Library,
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Recueil de plusiers parties de mathématiques; Traité de la geometrie pratique ou l'on enseigne la maniere de mesurer, les lignes, les surfaces, et les corps

Manuscripts

Two manuscript volumes on theoretical and practical geometry. Both volumes are illustrated with fine pen and ink geometric diagrams for theoretical or practical application of geometrical principles. Many diagrams are shaded or colored. Additional watercolor drawings of flowers and birds are present at the end problems. The first volume contains the origin and function of geometry and the history and uses of geometry. The main body of the first volume considers definitions of geometry with Euclidean subjects and 40 problems; Methods for tracing figures, angles, lines on a terrain with 31 problems; Practice of geometry; Treatise of development of bodies and the geometrical elevation with 21 problems, and a section on Treatise of trigonometry and practice with 5 propositions and corollaries. The second volume is on practical geometry and measuring, with numerous problems.

mssHM 82555

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Practical Geometry

Manuscripts

A volume with autograph diagrams, plans, and maps in ink and color; with one map laid in: "...Plan of Topography of forty square miles with a Brigade Encamped...finished by A. Brice Nov. 18, 1784," and one map removed and placed in a separate portfolio: "The Attack and Defeat of the American fleet under Benedict Arnold...upon Lake Champlain the 11th Oct. 1776." Also laid in portfolio: 1901 newspaper clippings about Benedict Arnold which were removed from volume. The Geometry volume is inscribed: "Alexander Adair Brice his Father's Book given him by his Mother - 1806."

mssHM 972

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George Hannum notebook

Manuscripts

The manuscript is titled: A Compendious System of Practical Surveying taken from the latest Author by George Hannum, Philomath, and Taught by John Day, Preceptor. This fragile volume consists of approximately 54 pages of written text and diagrams. This is an advance work of surveying showing how to undertake the solution of complex problems. The manuscript opens with geometrical problems and moves on to right angle and oblique trigonometry. The text then shifts to finding areas of various shapes using logarithms. Also recorded are various methods of mapping and how to draw maps, ad methods of completing surveys for the division of land. It is in this section that Hannum applies colors to the illustrations of some of the surveys. There are two complete surveys and they are segregated in the text by being placed, inverted, on the last blank pages of the manuscript. From Birmingham Township, Pennsylvania.

mssHM 83602

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Syllabus of mathematics delivered by Prof. Miller: notebook

Manuscripts

This notebook contains mathematics notes taken by an unknown student at Glasgow College from 1815 to 1818 for Professor Miller's class. It includes diagrams and notes on algebra, logarithms, trigonometry, as well as Euclid's and Euler's mathematical principles.

mssHM 72759

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Problemas de cosmografia y pilotage

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This volume is [156] pages, and is richly illustrated. The first few pages illustrate various theories of the universe. Includes cosmographical figures and mathematical problems in cosmography, astronomical calculations and astronomical navigation.

mssHM 82486

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Watch Station and Quarter Bill of His Majesty's Sloop Harlequin, John Weeks, Esq. Commander

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A small reference manual for the sloop Harlequin, including meticulous watercolor drawings of the ship, her signal flags, pennants and ensigns, a list of her crew and their stations, the watch bill, a list of officers, directions for various shipboard activities, diagrams showing sailors' positions for manning the yards, gun stations, and a fully stowed hold, etc., with dimensions of the Banshee, a smuggling lugger. Includes an index.

mssHM 70179

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