Guide to the Mensuration of superficies, 1794?

Collection Number MC 300

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Collection Information
Abstract:

Manuscript book which presents a series of problems involving measurement. The first part of the book concerns measuring the areas of plane surfaces; the second part concerns measuring the volumes of solids. Another section is titled "Navigation, or the Art of Sailing." In additon to the general problems of measuring the volumes of spheres, cones, dodecahedrons, and other figures, there are also pages that find the volume of hay stacks and the contents of casks. There are 112 illustrations and diagrams in ink, including 48 in various shades of gray wash to emphasize the three dimensional nature of the object drawn. A note on the front free endpaper says "Left Mr. Stubbs the 11th of May 1794."

Contact Information:
Processed by
Lois Fischer Black
Date Completed
December, 2001
Encoded by
Lois Fischer Black

Descriptive Summary

Title

Mensuration of superficies, 1794?

Call Number

MC 300

Extent

1 volume , 175 leaves : ill. ; 21 cm. ,

Location

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Preferred Citation

Mensuration of superficies, MC 300, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Scope and Content Note


Manuscript book which presents a series of problems involving measurement. The first part of the book concerns measuring the areas of plane surfaces; the second part concerns measuring the volumes of solids. Another section is titled "Navigation, or the Art of Sailing." In additon to the general problems of measuring the volumes of spheres, cones, dodecahedrons, and other figures, there are also pages that find the volume of hay stacks and the contents of casks. There are 112 illustrations and diagrams in ink, including 48 in various shades of gray wash to emphasize the three dimensional nature of the object drawn. A note on the front free endpaper says "Left Mr. Stubbs the 11th of May 1794."

Online Catalog Term


The following terms have been used to index the guide to the collection in the NCSU Library's online catalog.
  • Area measurement--Study and teaching.
  • Navigation--Study and teaching.
  • Volume (Cubic content)--Study and teaching.

Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Mensuration of superficies, 1794?