Rara mathematica
Subtitle: or, A collection of treatises on the mathematics and subjects connected with them, from ancient inedited manuscripts
By: edited by James Orchard Halliwell.
Contributors: Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. 1820-1889.; Sacro Bosco, Joannes de, fl. 1230; Bourne, William, d. 1583; Robins, John, 1500?-1558.; Alexander, de Villa Dei.; Daniel, of Morley, fl. 1170-1190.; Norfolk, Johannes.
Publisher: J.W. Parker; J. & J.J. Deighton, & T. Stevenson, Cambridge
Published: 1839
Place of publication: London
Language: lat
Number of pages: 120
Subjects: Mathematics -- Early works to 1800; Algorismus; Calendar.; Science, Medieval
Other titles: A collection of treatises on the mathematics
Notes: Editor's presentation copy.
Table of contents: value: Johannis de Sacro-Bosco Tractatus de arte numerandi.; value: A method used in England in the fifteenth century for taking the altitude of a steeple or inaccessible object.; value: A treatise on the numeration of algorism.; value: A treatise on the properties and qualities of glasses for optical purposes, according to the making, polishing, and grinding of them / by William Bourne.; value: Johannis Robyns De cometis commentaria.; value: Two tables: one shewing the time of high water at London Bridge, and the other the duration of moon-light.; value: A treatise on the mensuration of heights and distances.; value: An account table for the use of merchants.; value: Alexandri de Villa Dei Carmen de algorismo.; value: Prefatio Danielis de Merlai ad librum De naturis superiorum et inferiorum.; value: Proposals for some inventions in the mechanical arts.; value: The preface to a calendar or almanac for the year 1430.; value: Johannis Norfolk In artem progressionis summula.; value: Appendix.