@article{572631,
      note = {Vol.2 consists of 77 numbered plates, dated 1738.},
      author = {Langley, Batty,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/572631},
      title = {The builders compleat assistant, or a library of arts and  sciences, absolutely necessary to be understood by builders  and workmen in general. Viz. I. Arithmetick, Vulgar and  Decimal in whole Numbers and Fractions. II. Geometry,  Lineal, Superficial and Solid. III. Architecture,  Universal. IV. Mensuration. V. Plain Trigonometry. VI.  Surveying of Land, &c. Vii. Mechanick Powers. Viii.  Hydrostaticks. Illustrated by above Thirteen Hundred  Examples of Lines, Superficies, Solids, Mouldings,  Pedestals, Columns, Pilasters, Entablatures, Pediments,  Imposts, Block Cornices, Rustick Quoins, Frontispieces,  Arcades, Portico's, &c. Proportioned By Modules and  Minutes, According to Andrea Palladio. And by Equal Parts.  Likewise, great Varieties of Trussed Roofs, Timber Bridges,  Centerings, Arches, Groins, Twisted Rails, Compartments,  Obelisques, Vases, Pedestals for Busto's, Sun-Dials, Fonts,  &c. and Methods for raising heavy Bodies by the Force  of Levers, Pulleys, Axis in Peritrochio, Screws, and  Wedges; as also Water, by the common Pump, Crane, &c.  Wherein The Properties, and Pressure of the Air, on Water,  &c. is explained. The whole exemplified by 77 large  quarto copper-plates. By B. Langley. [electronic resource]  :},
      publisher = {printed for Richard Ware, at the Bible and Sun, in  Amen-Corner, near Pater-Noster-Row,},
      recid = {572631},
      pages = {2v.([6],200,[2]p.),plates ;},
      address = {London :},
      year = {1738},
}