Dunn, Samuel, -1794
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Improvements in the doctrine of the sphere, astronomy, geography, navigation, &c. deduced from the figure and motion of the Earth : And absolutely necessary to be applied in finding the true longitude at sea and land. Rendering all other methods more correct, and in some cases by more than half a degree or 30 geographical miles. By Samuel Dunn, professor of mathematics, London. | |
A new atlas of the mundane system: or, Of geography and cosmography : Describing the heavens and the earth, the distances, motions and magnitudes of the celestial bodies: the various empires, kingdoms, states, republics, and islands, throughout the known world; wherein are particularly described the latest discoveries. The whole elegantly engraved on sixty-four copper plates. With a general introduction to geography and cosmography; in which the elements of these sciences are compendiously deduced from original principles, and traced from their invention to the latest improvements. The second edition, with additions, corrections, and very great improvements. By Samuel Dunn, mathematician, and member of the Philosophical Society at Philadelphia in America. | |
Tables of time & degrees & hourly change of the sun's right ascension; by S. Dunn. |