Geometrical problems, and a Treatise of fortification, c 1688
Scope and Contents
'A Treatise of severall Geometricall Problems which are most necessary for the regular and irregular fortifications.' Also, 'A Treatise of Fortification'. The problems and figures face one another on opposite pages. Opposite the 43rd leaf is a folding copper engraving, exhibiting the profile of the defences of a town. The name of Harrison is on the first fly-leaf.
Dates
- Creation: c 1688
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Extent
1 volume(s) (69 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
From the Library of John Moore (1646–1714), Bishop of Ely (‘Royal Library’), no. 957.
Physical Description
Paper
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