Mathematical treatises and tables by Martin Master
MS. Savile 91
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Mathematical treatises and tables by Martin Master
Shelfmark
MS. Savile 91
Summary
Mathematical treatises and tables by Martin Master, one of which is dated 1670:
The chief one is (fol. 9) 'The Surueyours Perambulator or an Engin, wherewith the Surueyour may ... measure land ... also an Abstract of the Tables of Logarithms [fol. 70 ... with the Canons of Artificiall Signes [sines] and Tangents ... Performed by Martin Master...'
'The Description and vse of the Cylinder Diall' (fol. 1)
An engraving of Master (born 1605: engraved by R. Garwood, 1660) and of his Perambulator (fols. 6v, 7r)
Measurements by the instrument of the roads from Epping to London (1659), and by 'mr. Blunt of Greenewich's' measuring Chariot from Epping to Bishop's Stortford, 1664 (fol. 7v)
At fol. 68 is a survey of the estate of 'T. G.' at 'N.' in the county of Essex, 1660
At fol. 133v tables of areas of circles, 1670
At fol. 143 calendarial tables A.D. 1600- 2150 (made in 1672), and especially for 1652-79
Date
Written in about A.D. 1670 by M. Master
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper with clasps
Custodial history
Owned by Robert Charles in about A.D. 1700 (fol. 67v).
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Collection contents
Scientific Papers
Mathematical treatises and tables by Martin Master
