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 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165075454)

""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, arguing that they can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Greaves draws comparisons between English standards and those found in the Great Pyramid of Giza, suggesting that the English system of measurement may have been influenced by ancient Egyptian practices. The book provides a detailed analysis of various weights and measures used in England, including those used for currency, trade, and everyday life. It also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various systems of measurement. Overall, ""The Origin and Antiquity of Our English Weights and Measures Discovered"" is a fascinating exploration of the history of English measurement systems and their possible connections to ancient Egypt.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: 1165075458
ISBN-13: 9781165075454
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 102
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d