The Gentleman's and Builder's Repository, or Architecture Display'd: Containing the Most Useful and Requisite Problems in Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Hoppus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266759335 ISBN 13: 9780266759331

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master geometric and architectural problems made clear

Explore Practical Geometry and architectural drawing through a classic collection of problems. This edition presents step‑by‑step methods for shapes, polygons, and the five orders of architecture, with practical diagrams and worked examples to help you learn by doing. It’s a solid reference for students, craftspeople, and designers interested in foundational techniques.

Designed to save time and reduce the cost of learning, the book emphasizes clear instructions, easy methods, and hands‑on projects. You’ll find problem sets, illustrated procedures, and practical guidance that connect geometry to real building tasks, from drawing lines and perpendiculars to laying out plans and decorative details.

• Hands‑on geometry problems with illustrated steps
• Techniques for drawing and aligning architectural orders
• Practical methods for polygons, parallels, azim, and more
• Step‑by‑step problem sets useful for study or workshop reference

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical mathematical manuals and want a concrete, usable guide to geometric drawing and architecture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266759335
• ISBN 13: 9780266759331
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 274