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RefNoCLP/1/11/3
LevelItem
TitleDiagram, generation of an hyperbolical cylindroid by Christopher Wren
Date[1669]
DescriptionImage within text of the first page of the document, illustrating the cross section of a cylindroid with a hyperbolic surface. Lines to show angles for measurement are shown and lettered.

Transcription reads 'A Hyperbolic Cylindroides body's
Hyperbolic adapted to exert pressure
By Christopher Wren, LL.D. [Legum Doctor / Teacher of Law] of buildings and Royal governor.

Subject: Engineering / Geometry
LanguageLatin
Extent1p
FormatDiagram
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedMaterialDOI: 10.1098/rstl.1669.0069
DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1669.0046
DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1669.0018
Printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 4, no 48, p 961 (1669)
RBC/3/150
JBO/4/65
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8299Wren; Sir; Christopher (1632 - 1723); architect, astronomer, and mathematician1632 - 1723
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