A treatise on practical perspective from the principles of Doctor Brooke [sic] Taylor, 1816.

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A treatise on practical perspective from the principles of Doctor Brooke [sic] Taylor, 1816.

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Consists of one author's efforts to simplify the works of Brook Taylor on linear perspective. The volume contains a preface, introduction, a section on practical geometry with 12 problems, and 22 plates of illustrations with an explanation of how to draw each figure preceding the section of plates. Emphasis is on parallel and oblique perspectives. Geometric shapes, checkered floors, buildings, and books are depicted.

1 v. : ill. ; 31 x 23 cm.

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Taylor, Brook, 1685-1731

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Epithet: Dr; of Bifrons British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001151.0x000178 Brook Taylor was born into a wealthy family at Edmonton, Middlesex, in 1685. He was educated by private tutors and had a good grounding in classics and mathematics before entering St John's College, Cambridge in 1703. By the time he graduated with an LL.B in 1709, his main interests were already in the field of mathematics. Elected to membe...

Page, William Frank, 1948-

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Epithet: of Egerton MS 849 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001092.0x000178 Began work as a station hand on the property "Bryah" at Peak Hill in 1927. Later became manager of the station. From the description of Diaries. 1927-1964. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222032616 ...