Author: C. Davies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Elements of Surveying with a Description of the Instruments and the Necessary Tables Including a Table of Natural Sines
Author: C. Davies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Elements of Surveying and Navigation
Author: Charles Davies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
A Station Favorable to the Pursuits of Science: Primary Materials in the History of Mathematics at the United States Military Academy
Author: Joe Albree
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 0821820591
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This book reveals the rich collection of mathematical works located at the nation's first military school, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It outlines the relevant history of the Academy, discusses the mathematics department and curriculum, and describes the development of the library during the nineteenth century. A major part of this book is an annotated catalog of the more than 1300 works published between 1496 and 1915 found in the West Point library. Mathematics and its instruction greatly influenced the development of the Academy, the technological growth of America's army, and the standards of the military profession. These events, in turn, were crucial to the overall development of mathematics, mechanics, and engineering during the nineteenth century in the United States. Three individuals played a prominent role in this chronicle: Sylvanus Thayer, Charles Davies, and Albert Church. Listed are rare and historically valuable works in a broad range of mathematical subjects. The collection clearly shows the strong European influence on the early Academy. Also listed are numerous textbooks by West Point faculty and graduates; significant contributions were made by these writers to algebra, geometry, calculus, descriptive geometry, mechanics, surveying, and mathematics education. This book provides an important resource for the general audience as well as for those in pursuit of more scholarly information. It contains many interesting photographs and valuable details about the West Point collection. It is a must-have for anyone interested in mathematical books and collections.
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
ISBN: 0821820591
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This book reveals the rich collection of mathematical works located at the nation's first military school, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It outlines the relevant history of the Academy, discusses the mathematics department and curriculum, and describes the development of the library during the nineteenth century. A major part of this book is an annotated catalog of the more than 1300 works published between 1496 and 1915 found in the West Point library. Mathematics and its instruction greatly influenced the development of the Academy, the technological growth of America's army, and the standards of the military profession. These events, in turn, were crucial to the overall development of mathematics, mechanics, and engineering during the nineteenth century in the United States. Three individuals played a prominent role in this chronicle: Sylvanus Thayer, Charles Davies, and Albert Church. Listed are rare and historically valuable works in a broad range of mathematical subjects. The collection clearly shows the strong European influence on the early Academy. Also listed are numerous textbooks by West Point faculty and graduates; significant contributions were made by these writers to algebra, geometry, calculus, descriptive geometry, mechanics, surveying, and mathematics education. This book provides an important resource for the general audience as well as for those in pursuit of more scholarly information. It contains many interesting photographs and valuable details about the West Point collection. It is a must-have for anyone interested in mathematical books and collections.
Elements of Surveying
Author: Charles Davies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Illustrated Catalogue of Drawing Instruments
Author: John Lyles
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1931626472
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Originally developed in 1993 for an auction of an Architect's private collection of over 1,500 drawing instruments and calculators; this extensive book is one of a few comprehensive references available for comparative study of these instruments. The original collection was assembled over a twelve year period from sources in the US and Europe. Each instrument is listed in a scientific format for comparative evaluation and identification. An abbreviations table supports this approach. Profusely illustrated with 113 color photos and 61 highly organized text pages. The Subject Index has over 400 individual references dissecting this impressive collective of instruments from the 18th C. thru the mid 20th century. Instruments are categorized by Maker, Country, Period of Manufacture and function. Different instrument makers and suppliers are referenced to over 300 individual items. The four page Table of Contents provides a logical and extremely useful subjective summary of the catalog contents so that whatever the instrument or drawing tool, its location can be easily found. The photographs were taken with the idea of showing these important instruments in a comparative array. Researchers and collectors will find this a valuable resource. These instruments represent a most prolific period of time in our history of invention and advancements in technology. Computers are the new tools which demand a new pace of design and documentation.... They leave behind the centuries of drawing instruments that were the connection from the hand to the paper.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1931626472
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Originally developed in 1993 for an auction of an Architect's private collection of over 1,500 drawing instruments and calculators; this extensive book is one of a few comprehensive references available for comparative study of these instruments. The original collection was assembled over a twelve year period from sources in the US and Europe. Each instrument is listed in a scientific format for comparative evaluation and identification. An abbreviations table supports this approach. Profusely illustrated with 113 color photos and 61 highly organized text pages. The Subject Index has over 400 individual references dissecting this impressive collective of instruments from the 18th C. thru the mid 20th century. Instruments are categorized by Maker, Country, Period of Manufacture and function. Different instrument makers and suppliers are referenced to over 300 individual items. The four page Table of Contents provides a logical and extremely useful subjective summary of the catalog contents so that whatever the instrument or drawing tool, its location can be easily found. The photographs were taken with the idea of showing these important instruments in a comparative array. Researchers and collectors will find this a valuable resource. These instruments represent a most prolific period of time in our history of invention and advancements in technology. Computers are the new tools which demand a new pace of design and documentation.... They leave behind the centuries of drawing instruments that were the connection from the hand to the paper.
Elements of Surveying, and Navigation
Author: Charles Davies
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Navigation
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Elements of Surveying, Including a Description of the Instruments and the Necessary Tables
Author: Charles Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of the National Series of Standard School Books ... Published by A. S. Barnes and Burr. (Library of Miscellaneous Works.).
Author: A. S. BARNES (and BURR, Publishers.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
A Classed Catalogue of the Library of the Cambridge High School
Author: Cambridge (Mass.). High School. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Catalogue of the Library, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. 1873 ...
Author: United States Military Academy. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 1056
Book Description