The Geometrical Companion, in which the elements of abstract geometry are familiarised, illustrated, and rendered practically useful, etcTaylor & Walton, 1841 - 161 pages |
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ABCD abstract abstract Art adjacent angles adjacent sides altitude angle BAC Astronomy bevel blade breadth bricks centre chord circle circular arch circumference Consequently construction convenient corresponding sides curve describe the circular diagonal diameter distance divided draw drawn edge Egypt equiangular Euclid Euclid's Elements example feet former geometrical principles Geometry GEORGE DARLEY given point given right line greater half a right height Hence inches instrument internal angles joining latter length likewise linear unit manner measure method middle point number of equal observed pair parallelogram perpendicular pieces portions practical PROB problem Pythagoras radius ratio rectangle rectilineal figure rendered respectively equal right angles right line intersect round savannah square-feet square-inches square-yards straight line suppose surface tangent Thales theorem tical triangle ABC triangular upright utility vertex wheel whole yards