A tutor to astronomie and geographie, or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial
Subtitle: in six books : the first teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, the 2. shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical & geographical probl., the 3. shewing by the globes the solution of problems in navigation, the 4. shewing by the globes the solution of astrological problemes, the 5. shewing by the globes the solution of gnomonical problemes, the 6. shewing by the globes the solution of of [sic] spherical triangles : more fully and amply then hath ever been set forth either by Gemma Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes : and that so plainly and methodically that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practise grow expert in these divine sciences
By: by Joseph Moxon ; whereunto is added Antient poetical stories of the stars, shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the coelestial globe, collected from Dr. Hood ; as also a Discourse of the antiquity, progress and augmentation of astronomie
Contributors: Hood, Thomas, fl. 1582-1598
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 769:16
Publisher: Printed by Joseph Moxon ...
Published: 1659
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Astronomy -- Early works to 1800; Globes -- Early works to 1800; Sundials -- Early works to 1800
Other titles: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam; A discourse of the antiquity, progress, and augmentation of astronomie; An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, coelestial and terrestrial
Notes: First edition

Running title: A tutor to astronomy and geography

Includes bibliographical references

Added, engraved t.p.: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam, vel usus globi

"Ancient stories of the several stars ... collected from Dr. Hood," p. 200-224

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Wing M3021

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1977. 1 microfilm reel. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 769:16)

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