The Slide Rule by Robert Riddell
Once more, Astragal Press has rescued an old and rare book from obscurity, allowing for the broad circulation of information previously limited to the select few who could afford access. This book, first published in 1881, was written about the use of the first standard slide rule made in the United States: a Mannheim-type slide rule made by Stephens Co., a mjor rule manufacturer. Included in Riddell?s book, aimed primarily at carpenters and joiners, is a wealth of fascinating instruction on the use of the slide rule in everything from making the calculations necessary for constructing circular porches and spiral stairways, to calculating wages owed or the cost of hauling lumber. Included, as well, are lovely plates illustrating various geometric and trigonometric calculations used in construction. As a source book, it should be of great interest and value to tool collectors, slide rule enthusiasts, and woodworkers.
Robert Riddell (MA Camb. PhD Newcastle (UK), DipTP(NZ), ARICS), following a working life of mixed academic and practical endeavour, has retired to Helensville, a small town in New Zealand. Together with wife Heather, they established a Montessori pre-school. He has enjoyed the pleasure of working with esteemed colleagues on prestigious projects throughout his varied career, which include the following placements: Late 1960s to early 1970s: Lecturer, Town and Country Planning, University of Newcastle on Tyne, Early 1970s - mid 1980s: Assistant Director, Development Studies - Cambridge University, 1985 - 2000: Professor of Planning - University of Auckland (retired emeritus)
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| ISBN 13 | 9781931626033 |
| ISBN 10 | 1931626030 |
| Title | The Slide Rule |
| Author | Robert Riddell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Astragal Press |
| Year published | 2002-03-20 |
| Number of pages | 88 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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