An Introduction To Geography, Astronomy, And Dialing: Containing The Most Useful Elements Of The Said Sciences, Adapted To The Meanest Capacity (1742)

By George Gordon

Book Overview

""An Introduction To Geography, Astronomy, And Dialing: Containing The Most Useful Elements Of The Said Sciences, Adapted To The Meanest Capacity"" is a book written by George Gordon and published in 1742. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the fields of geography, astronomy, and dialing, aimed at readers with little to no prior knowledge of these subjects. The book covers the basics of geography, including the study of the earth's surface, its regions and climates, and the various natural phenomena such as mountains, rivers, and oceans. It also delves into the study of the stars and planets, and the principles of astronomy, including the movements of celestial bodies and their relation to time. In addition, the book covers the art of dialing, which involves the measurement of time using sundials and other instruments. The author provides practical advice on how to construct and use these instruments, as well as how to calculate time using them. Overall, ""An Introduction To Geography, Astronomy, And Dialing"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking an introduction to these fields, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to understand even for those with little prior knowledge of the subject matter.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: 1104613298
• ISBN13: 9781104613297
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"