John Christie, Trigonometry, 1875-1876

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  • Reference
    • GB 227 msQA533.C5
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1875-1876
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume, 570pp

Scope and Content

John Christie, Application of Plane Trigonometry to the Measurement of Distance, and other mathematical problems.

A practical guide with worked examples. These are usually based on local places and features. Line drawings and illustrations. Tables of measurements and weights appended.

Administrative / Biographical History

John Christie of Strathmiglo, Fife.

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Binding: half calf with blue morocco boards bearing a decorated panel on the front cover 'John Christie Strathmiglo 1875-1876', gold on red.
Paper: 21.2x26.6cm.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.

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