The Origin and Antiquity of Our English Weights and Measures Discovered: By Their Near Agreement with Such Standards That Are Now Found in One of the (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161830453)

""The Origin and Antiquity of Our English Weights and Measures Discovered: By Their Near Agreement with Such Standards That Are Now Found in One of the Egyptian Pyramids"" is a book written by John Greaves in 1745. The book explores the history and origins of English weights and measures, and argues that they can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Greaves uses his knowledge of mathematics and astronomy to compare the English system of weights and measures to those used in ancient Egypt, and notes the similarities between the two. He also provides detailed descriptions of the weights and measures used in England during his time, and discusses the ways in which they were used in trade and commerce. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of weights and measures, and provides insight into the development of these systems over time.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: John Greaves
ISBN-10: 1161830456
ISBN-13: 9781161830453
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d