A Treatise Describing And Explaining The Construction And Use Of New Celestial And Terrestrial Globes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432537425)

""A Treatise Describing And Explaining The Construction And Use Of New Celestial And Terrestrial Globes"" by George Adams is a book that provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the construction and use of celestial and terrestrial globes. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the construction and use of celestial globes, while the second part deals with terrestrial globes.The author begins by discussing the history of globes and their use in astronomy and geography. He then goes on to describe the materials and tools needed to construct a globe, including the use of copper plates, plaster of Paris, and various instruments for measuring angles and distances. The author also provides detailed instructions on how to create the various parts of a globe, such as the horizon circle, meridian circle, and ecliptic circle.In the second part of the book, the author describes the construction and use of terrestrial globes. He discusses the various projections used in creating globes, such as the Mercator projection and the stereographic projection. He also provides instructions on how to create relief maps and how to mark the various features of the earth, such as mountains, rivers, and cities.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved in creating and using globes. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both amateur and professional astronomers and geographers. Overall, ""A Treatise Describing And Explaining The Construction And Use Of New Celestial And Terrestrial Globes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and use of globes in astronomy and geography.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.

Author: George Adams
ISBN-10: 1432537423
ISBN-13: 9781432537425
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2007
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.58d