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An Introduction to Mensuration and Practical Geometry
by John Bonnycastle
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London: J. Johnson, 1805. Eighth. Good. A good copy i full leather with gilt bands on spine Binding chipped and worn Front board loose, but still attached Slight chipping and corners and spine ends Text age toned, but unmarked The ink initials of an early owner are on the ffep
John Bonnycastle (1751--1821) was an English teacher of mathematics and author He seems to have been a man of considerable classical and general literary culture Leigh Hunt, who used to meet him in company with Fuseli, of whom Bonnycastle was a great friend, has left a description of him in his book on 'Lord Byron and his Contemporaries' He describes him as 'a good fellow,' and as 'passionately fond of quoting Shakespeare and of telling stories' In conclusion, he suggests that, in common with scientific men in general, Bonnycastle 'thought a little more highly of his talents than the amount of them strictly warranted;' but, he adds, 'the delusion was not only pardonable but desirable in a man so zealous in the performance of his duties, and so much of a human being to all about him, as Mr Bonnycastle was' 276 pp.
John Bonnycastle (1751--1821) was an English teacher of mathematics and author He seems to have been a man of considerable classical and general literary culture Leigh Hunt, who used to meet him in company with Fuseli, of whom Bonnycastle was a great friend, has left a description of him in his book on 'Lord Byron and his Contemporaries' He describes him as 'a good fellow,' and as 'passionately fond of quoting Shakespeare and of telling stories' In conclusion, he suggests that, in common with scientific men in general, Bonnycastle 'thought a little more highly of his talents than the amount of them strictly warranted;' but, he adds, 'the delusion was not only pardonable but desirable in a man so zealous in the performance of his duties, and so much of a human being to all about him, as Mr Bonnycastle was' 276 pp.
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- Stanley Louis Remarkable Books (IOBA)
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- Title
- An Introduction to Mensuration and Practical Geometry
- Author
- John Bonnycastle
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Eighth
- Publisher
- J. Johnson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1805
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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