Compleat tables for measuring round and square timber. In two parts. Part I. Containing the description of the tables of solids and superficies; and also the method of measuring round timber, whether regular or irregular, according to a more true and accurate method than has been used; shewing the difference of each piece of timber between the true and common way of measuring; whereby the errors of the books and tables relating to the measuring round timber, is seen at once. Also the arguments for and against the common way of measuring: in which is shewn the fallacy of any medium by false quantities, menion'd by the editor of Keay's practical measurer, and others; and that the only way to obtain a true medium, is to settle the price of timber according to the exact quantity; which is not to be found in any tables extant heretofore. Part II. Containing a definitive method of measuring timber that is growing or standing in the woods, &c. By the same tables: also the method of measuring timbe

People / Organizations

• Thomas Rowland of New-Windsor (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for C. Hitch, at the Red-Lion in Pater-noster-Row, and R. Manby, at the Prince's Arms on Ludgate-Hill, over-against the Old Bailey, 1742.

Publication year

1742

ESTC No.

T184599

Grub Street ID

220937

Description

50,114,27,[1]p. ; ill. : long 8°.