John Robertson, Treatise of such mathematical instruments. 1747

This first edition volume contains a complete description of a range of tools that are useful in mathematics, surveying, architecture, navigation, drafting, gunner, physics and illustration. It introduces the sector, a form of caluclator that predeates the slide rule, the gunner’s calipers, proportional compass and a vairety of lesser known instruments. Highly detailed illustrations within the book show how to use the instruments.

Ex Libris: Edward Clark Streeter
Cost for Adoption: $1300