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Frontispiece of A New System of Mathematicks by Jonas Moore, 1681. Artist: Unknown

Frontispiece of A New System of Mathematicks by Jonas Moore, 1681. Artist: Unknown

1-158-403 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Frontispiece of A New System of Mathematicks by Jonas Moore, 1681. This book, intended for the mathematical school at Christ's Hospital, was uncompleted on Moore's (1617-1679) death and was finished by John Flamsteed (1646-1719) and John Perkins. It was a textbook for the boys of the school learning surveying and navigation, skills needed to aid the nation's trade and exploration.

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  1. Sir Jonas Moore: British: Supervisor
  2. John Flamsteed: British, English: Astronomer
  3. John Perkins: English: Mathematician
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  1. Engraving
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3561x4901
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  1. 007939
  1. 007939
  1. 0460000840
  1. 1-158-403
  1. 1158403
  1. 840
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