A description of the admirable table of logarithmes : with a declaration of the most plentifull, easie, and speedy vse thereof in both kinds of trigonometry, as also in all mathematicall calculations. Inuented and published in Latine by that honourable Lord Iohn Nepair, Baron of Marchiston, and translated into English by the late learned and famous mathematician, Edward Wright. With an addition of the instrumentall table to finde the part proportionall, intended by the translator, and described in the end of the booke by Henrie Brigs geometry-reader at Gresham-house in London. All perused and approued by the authour, and published since the death of the translator. Whereunto is added new rules for the ease of the student.

Author/creator Napier, John
Other author Wright, Edward, 1558?-1615.
Other author Briggs, Henry, 1561-1630
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon : printed for Simon Waterson, 1618.
Description[2], 16, [24], 89, [91], 8 p., plate (folded) : ill.
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Uniform titleMirifici logarithmorum canonis descriptio. English
Variant title Whereunto is added new rules
SeriesEarly English books online. ^A888680
General noteTranslation of: Mirifici logarithmorum canonis descriptio.
General noteIncludes: The vse of the triangular table for the finding of the part proportionall, penned by Henry Brigges: pp. 1-8 at end.
General noteA reissue of STC 18352: "Whereunto is added new rules" with a cancelled title page and "An appendix to the logarithmes" (pp. 1-16 at front) added.
General noteReproduction of original in the Bodleian Library.
References STC (2nd ed.) 18352
Reproduction noteElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 2011:8)
Other title Vse of the triangular table for the finding of the part proportionall.
Other title Use of the triangular table for the finding of the part proportionall.
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