A tutor to astronomy and geography. Or, An easie and speedy way to know the use of both the globes, clestial and terrestial In six books. The 1. Teaching the rudiments of astronomy and geography, 2.3.4.5.6. Shewing by the globes the solution of astronomical and geographical problems, problems in navigation, astrological problems, gnomonical problems, trigonometrical problems, more fully and amply than hath been set forth, either by Gemna Frisius, Metius, Hues, Wright, Blaew, or any others that have taught the use of the globes: aud [sic] that so plainly and methodically, that the meanest capacity may at first reading apprehend it, and with a little practice grow expert in these divine sciences. With an appendix shewing the use of the Ptolomaick sphere. By Joseph Moxon. Whereunto is added the antient poetical stories of the stars; shewing reasons why the several shapes and forms are pictured on the clestical globe. As also a discourse of the antiquity, progress and augme.... - Moxon, Joseph 1627-1691 (Globes, sphers, maps, mathematical projections, books and instruments are made and sold, by Phillip Lea, at the Atlas and Hercules in Cheapside, near the corner of Friday-street, London, 1699)
A different text from "A tutor to astronomy and geography, or, An easie and speedy way to understand the use of both the globes, celestial and terrestrial" (Wing B3109) by Willem Janszoon Blaeu. - Publication date from Wing. - Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library. - The words "1. Teaching .. trigonometrical problems," are enclosed in a complex series of brackets on title page. - Wing (2nd ed.), M3027aA. - With an additional title page, engraved: Ductor ad astronomiam & geographiam. - With four final contents leaves