A Practical Treatise On The Use Of The Globes: Illustrated By An Extensive And Select Variety Of Problems And Examples (1810)

By William Thackwray

Book Overview

A Practical Treatise On The Use Of The Globes: Illustrated By An Extensive And Select Variety Of Problems And Examples (1810) is a book written by William Thackwray. The book is a guide to the use of globes, which were commonly used in the 19th century as a tool for teaching geography and astronomy. The book is illustrated with a variety of problems and examples, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning how to use globes. The book covers topics such as latitude and longitude, the celestial sphere, and the motions of the earth and other celestial bodies. It also includes a section on the use of the compass and the sextant, which were important tools for navigation at the time. Overall, A Practical Treatise On The Use Of The Globes is a comprehensive guide to the use of globes and an important historical document for understanding the teaching of geography and astronomy in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436745861
• ISBN13: 9781436745864
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"