Willmoth Frances (45 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 244pp. Cloth. FINE copy in a FINE dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Dark maroon cloth with gilt sp. lettering, pristine. Endpapers illustrated with 2 early maps of the Fens before and after drainage + f/piece portrait +xi + 244, 15 further full p. ills inc. in pagination; easily erasable pencil sig. of Derek Gibson above date 18.10.97 verso fr. end-paper, this being Derek Gair Gibson 1935-2021 eminent British pioneering cardiologist, so probably best retained, otherwise pristine. Unclipped illustrated jacket clean and unworn but fading to spine and strip across top back. SirJonas Moore (1617-79) was a mathematician, surveyor, cartographer, member of the Royal Society and courtier. 16 cm x 24 cm.…

First Edition. First Edition. octavo, maroon boards in dust jacket. (xi), 244 pp. The Boydell Press, Sir Jonas Moore (1617-79) practical mathematician, teacher, author, surveyor, cartographer, Ordnance Officer, courtier and patron of astronomy had a remarkable career, and was one of the first to make a substantial fortune from mathematical practice. Dr Willmoth follows his progress to a knighthood, membership of the Royal Society, and favour at the court of Charles II; she assesses his contribution to the draining of the Great Level (under Cornelius Vermuyden) and the building of the Mole at Tangier, and records how, as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, he became a patron of the new Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Her researches illustrate the changing views of mathematics at the time, and reinforce the argument for the 17th-century `scientific revolution'. Illustrated. Spine of jacket faded, else fine. octavo, maroon boards in dust jacket.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: Very Good. hardcover. Text block, pages, boards and binding are pristine. Dust wrapper is like new. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. 9.5 x 6.5 in. xiv, 271 pp. Black and white illustrations. Red cloth lettered in silver. Corners of rear board faintly bumped, text clean and unmarked. Illustrated dust jacket, light creasing along edges, two minor tears, moderate rubbing. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket, now in protective mylar cover. …

Condition: Very good. xi, 244pp. Very good. Spine of dust jacjet has faded.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xi, 244 p., [15 leaves of plates] : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Moore, Jonas Sir 1617-1679. Drainage England Fens. Mathematics History 17th century. Mathematics England History 17th century. Science England History 17th century. Surveyors Great Britain Biography. Genre: History. Language: English. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Some shadow-stains to the cover. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xi, 244 p., [15 leaves of plates] : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Moore, Jonas Sir 1617-1679. Drainage England Fens. Mathematics History 17th century. Genre: History. Language: English. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xi, 244 p., [15 leaves of plates] : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Moore, Jonas Sir 1617-1679. Drainage England Fens. Mathematics History 17th century. Mathematics England History 17th century. Science England History 17th century. Surveyors Great Britain Biography. Genre: History. Language: English. 1 Kg. …

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Appears to have hardly been read.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1997 Boydell hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition. From the dustjacket: John Flamsteed played a leading role in maintaining the public reputation of English astronomy for nearly half a century, from his appointment as 'astronomical observator' to Charles II and first director of the new Royal Observatory at Greenwich in 1675 until his death on the last day of 1719. The innovative instruments which he installed at the Observatory enabled him to plot the movements of the heavenly bodies with unprecedented accuracy. He was also in constant correspondence with other astronomers, participating in the controversies of five successive reigns, including a lengthy rivalry with Isaac Newton and Edmond Halley reflected in the complex publishing history of his own Historia Coelestis. The papers collected in this book restore Flamsteed to centre-stage in Restoration science. They reflect the multi-faceted nature of his achievements as astronomer, mathematician, instrument maker and writer on optics, as well as discussing more personal issues such as his relations with the Royal Society, his pursuit of professional recognition, and the friction between him and his eventual successor Halley. CONTENTS Foreword by Richard Ormond, Director of the National Maritime Museum Introduction: the King's 'Astronomical Observator' by Jim Bennett Flamsteed's Career in Astronomy: Nobility, Morality and Public Utility by Mordechai Feingold Astronomy and Strife: John Flamsteed and the Royal Society by Frances Willmoth Models for the Practice of Astronomy: Flamsteed, Horrocks and Tycho by Adrian Johns Flamsteed's Optics and the Identity of the Astronomical Observer by Hester Higton Equipping an Observatory: Flamsteed and Molyneux Discuss an Astronomical Quadrant by Rob Iliffe Mathematical Characters: Flamsteed and Christ's Hospital Royal Mathematical School by Ian G. Stewart 'Professor' John Flamsteed by Alan Cook Edmond Halley and John Flamsteed at the Royal Observatory by Owen Gingerich A Unique Copy of Flamsteed's Historia Coelestis (1712) by William J. Ashworth 'Labour harder than thrashing': John Flamsteed, Property and Intellectual Labour in Nineteenth-Century England by Adam Perkins The Flamsteed Papers in the Archives of the Royal Greenwich Observatory A Summary Catalogue of Flamsteed's Papers in the Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives compiled by Frances Willmoth.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Some shadow-stains to the cover. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xi, 244 p., [15 leaves of plates] : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Moore, Jonas Sir 1617-1679. Drainage England Fens. Mathematics History 17th century. Genre: History. Language: English. 1 Kg. …

Pictorial hard covers. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st edition. As new. xix, 34pp. Weight: 1 Language: English.

Hardback. Condition: New. A life of Moore, 17th-century mathematician and scientist involved in the draining of the fens, the building of the mole at Tangier, and the foundation of the Royal Observatory.Sir Jonas Moore (1617-79) - practical mathematician, teacher, author, surveyor, cartographer, Ordnance Officer, courtier and patron of astronomy -had a remarkable career, and was one of the first to make a substantial fortune frommathematical practice. Dr Willmoth follows his progress to a knighthood, membership of the Royal Society, and favour at the court of Charles II; she assesses his contribution to the draining of the Great Level (under Cornelius Vermuyden) and the building of the Mole at Tangier, and records how, as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, he became a patron of the new Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Her researches illustrate the changing views of mathematics at the time, and reinforce the argument for the 17th-century `scientific revolution'.FRANCES WILLMOTH is currently working on an edition of John Flamsteed's correspondence. [East Anglian] Study of the life and varied career of SirJonas Moore (1617-79) - practical mathematician, teacher, author, surveyor, cartographer, Ordnance Officer, courtier and patron of astronomy - who was involved in the draining of the Great Level in the Fens. …

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. A life of Moore, 17th-century mathematician and scientist involved in the draining of the fens, the building of the mole at Tangier, and the foundation of the Royal Observatory.Sir Jonas Moore (1617-79) - practical mathematician, teacher, author, surveyor, cartographer, Ordnance Officer, courtier and patron of astronomy -had a remarkable career, and was one of the first to make a substantial fortune frommathematical practice. Dr Willmoth follows his progress to a knighthood, membership of the Royal Society, and favour at the court of Charles II; she assesses his contribution to the draining of the Great Level (under Cornelius Vermuyden) and the building of the Mole at Tangier, and records how, as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, he became a patron of the new Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Her researches illustrate the changing views of mathematics at the time, and reinforce the argument for the 17th-century `scientific revolution'.FRANCES WILLMOTH is currently working on an edition of John Flamsteed's correspondence. [East Anglian] Study of the life and varied career of SirJonas Moore (1617-79) - practical mathematician, teacher, author, surveyor, cartographer, Ordnance Officer, courtier and patron of astronomy - who was involved in the draining of the Great Level in the Fens. …

Condition: New. In English.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 244 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 334 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Hardcover (Imitation Leather). Condition: As New. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: Quarto. 2 volumes of the 3-volume set. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Science & Technology; Astronomy; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; ISBN: 0750301473. ISBN/EAN: 9780750301473. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 34057. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 1104 pages. 9.75x7.75x2.50 inches. In Stock.