The use of a mathematical instrument, called a quadrant
Subtitle: Shewing very plainly and easily to know the exact height or distance of any steeple, tree, or house, &c. Also to know the hour of the day by it: the height of the sun, moon, or stars: and to know the time of sun-rising, and setting; and the length of every day in the year: the place of the sun in the ecliptick: the azimuth, right ascension, and declination of the sun. With many other necessary and delightful conclusions. Performed very readily. Written by [W.P.]
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2051:24
Publisher: The quadrants and these books, are to be sold by Joseph Moxon, at his shop in Corn-hill at the sign of Atlas, in London
Published: 1655
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 38
Subjects: Quadrants (Astronomical instruments) -- Early works to 1800; Astronomy -- Early works to 1800; Astronomical instruments -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800
Notes: To the reader signed: W.P

The author's initials on title page have faded or failed to print

Imperfect; title page faded; tightly bound with some loss of text

Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Wing (2nd ed.) P138B

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1991. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2051:24).