Mechanick Exercises or the Doctrine of Handy-Works - Reprinted from the 1703 edition - Softcover

Joseph Moxon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8793358598 ISBN 13: 9788793358591

Publisher: The Astragal Press

Synopsis

Mechanick Exercises: Or The Doctrine Of Handy-Works, was written, printed and published by Joseph Moxon between 1683 & 1685 and reprinted in 1703. Breaking away from Guild restrictions, Moxon wrote of what he knew from his experiences as a practitioner of skilled trades. A mathematician, writer, printer, publisher and maker of maps, globes and scientific instruments, Joseph Moxon was also the first tradesman to be awarded membership in the Royal Society of London. Mechanick Exercises popularized the secrets of the skilled trades of Smithing, Joinery, House Carpentry, Turning and Bricklaying, along with the making of Sun Dials. Mechanick Exercises is as important a reference today as a description of early skilled trades as it was in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Astragal Press
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8793358598
• ISBN 13: 9788793358591
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3