Mechanick Exercises: Or, The Doctrine Of Handy-Works - Softcover

Moxon, Joseph

9781522984757: Mechanick Exercises: Or, The Doctrine Of Handy-Works

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ISBN 10: 1522984755 ISBN 13: 9781522984757

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Mechanick Exercises: Or The Doctrine Of Handy-Works, by Joseph Moxon 1703 - Produced from the original in the collection of Gary Roberts, Publisher - www.toolemerapress.com. Contextual introduction by Gary Roberts includes a guide to reading 18th century English.

Mechanick Exercises: Or The Doctrine Of Handy-Works, was written, printed and published as a serial by Joseph Moxon between 1683 & 1685 and published as a book in 1703. A mathematician, writer, printer, publisher and maker of maps, globes and scientific instruments, Joseph Moxon was also the first tradesman to be awarded membership in the Royal Society of London. Mechanick Exercises popularized the secrets of the skilled trades of Smithing, Joinery, House Carpentry, Turning and Bricklaying, along with the making of Sun Dials.

Mechanick Exercises: Or The Doctrine Of Handy-Works, by Joseph Moxon 1703 is as important a reference today as a description of early skilled trades as it was in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

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