John Twysden
Died 1688-01-01
Identifiers
- VIAF29877557
- WikidataQ18527728
- ISNI0000000028625505
- Open LibraryOL4771170A
Top Subjects
- Horology (1)
- Early works to 1800 (1)
- Sundials (1)
- Astronomy -- Early works to 1800 (1)
- Planispheres -- Early works to 1800 (1)
- Sibyls (1)
Books by John Twysden
Total count: 5
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Elliptical or azimuthal horologiographycomprehending severall wayes of describing dials upon all kindes of superficies, either plain or curved, and unto upright stiles in whatsoever position they shall be placedPrinted by R. & W. Leybourn for Nicholas Bourn ...1654-01-01
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The whole art of reflex diallingshewing the way to draw all manner of dialls which shall shew the hour by a spot of light reflected from a glasse upon any cieling, or other object whatsoever, without any respect had to the axis of the world, either projected or reflected. As also whether the glasse lie parallel to the horizon, or oblique unto it. Together with all necessary furniture belonging thereunto. All performed by an easie instrument fitted with lines to that purposePrinted by R. & W. Leybourn.1659-01-01
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The use of the general planisphere, called the analemma, in the resolution of some of the chief and most useful problems of astronomyPrinted by J. Gain, for Walter Hayes, mathematical-instrument maker, and are to be sold at his house ...1685-01-01
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A Disquisition Touching the Sibylls And the Sibylline VVritings. In Which Their Number, Antiquity, and by what Spirit they were Inspired, are succinctly discussed. The Objections made by Opsopaeus, Isaac Casaubon, David Blondel, and others, are examined; as also the Authority of those Writings asserted. Which may serve as an Appendix to the foregoing Learned Discourse touching the Truth and Certainty of Christian Religion. ... (2 lines)publisher not identified
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A disquisition touching the sibylls and the sibylline writingsin which their number, antiquity, and by what spirit they were inspired, are succinctly discussed, the objections made by Opsopæus, Isaac Casaubon, David Blondel, and others, are examined, as also the authority of those writings asserted : which may serve as an appendix to the foregoing learned discourse touching the truth and certainty of Christian religions.n.