Tsitsianov Mathematics Book
Краткое математическое изъяснение землемерия межевого
A brief mathematical explanation of land surveying
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Typography of the Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, 1757.
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An extremely rare, beautiful copy of a very early Russian science book on mathematics from 1757, written by Dmitry Pavlovich Tsitsianov. The Russian Orthodox Church authorized this book as one of the first science books. Titled “A Brief Mathematical Explanation of Land Surveying”, this is one of his most notable works, along the translations such as “The History of King Henry the Great, a composition by Herzien Perfix,” translated with Andrei Nilov in two parts.
To understand the specific details of Tsitsianov’s work, a direct examination of the text is necessary.”A Brief Mathematical Explanation of Boundary Surveying” is a crucial historical document. It illuminates the state of mathematical knowledge and its practical applications in 18th-century land surveying. This underscores the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge during this era. Mathematics played a vital role in shaping practical aspects of society, such as land management and administration.
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Pp: 1 l. with engraved frontispiece, [16], 112, [8], 8 l. with 18 engravings. Complete copy.
Dimensions: 19,2 x 13 cm.
Binding: Original leather binding. Despite some minor defects on the spine, some tiny wormholes, and minimal traces of handling – a nice binding in nice condition.
Condition: An exceptionally beautiful, nice, and clean copy with some very minor imperfections. Nice, extensive handwritten ink annotations from the period on the flyleaf and backside of the frontispiece. Short, a few words, marginal ink annotation on page 82. A few very tiny wormholes on the first few leaves.
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