Langley, Batty, 1696-1751.

The builders compleat assistant, or a library of arts and sciences, absolutely necessary to be understood by builders and workmen in general. viz. I. Arithmetick ... II. Geometry ... III. Architecture ... IV. Mensuration. V. Plain trigonometry. VI. Surveying ... VII. Mechanick powers. VIII. Hystrostraticks. : Illustrated by above thirteen hundred examples of lines, superficies, solids, mouldings, pedestals, columns, pilasters, entablatures, pediments, imposts, block cornices, rustick goins, frontispieces, arcades, porticos, &c. / Proportioned by modules and minutes, according to Andrea Palladio, and by equal parts. Likewise, great varieties of trussed roofs, timber bridges, centerings, arches, groins, twisted rails, compartments, obelisques, vases, pedestals for busts, sun-dials, fonts, &c. and methods for raising heavy bodies by the force of levers, pulleys, axis in peritrochio, screws, and wedges; as also water, by the common pump, crane &c. Wherein the properties, and pressure of the air, on water, &c. is explained. By B. Langley.

The second edition.

London : Printed for Richard Ware, at the Bible and Sun, on Ludgate Hill, [date of publication not identified]

2 volumes (volumes I. 1 preliminary leaf, [2], 201, [5] pages volumes II. 77 plates) ; 4o

Architectural drawing.
Architecture Details.
Architecture Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Architecture Détails.
Architecture Guides, manuels, etc.
Architecture.

Handbooks and manuals.

American architectural books.

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