Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks by joseph moxon. A literal reprint in two volumes of the first edition published in the year 1683, volume 1 mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks applied to the art of smithing, joinery, carpentry, and turning by joseph moxon. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, gale initiated a. Joseph moxon mechanick exercises or the doctrine of handyworks hardbound reprint of 1703 edition 354 pages, many illustrations. Frontispiece and title page of joseph moxons mechanick exercises, 1694. Plates 4 and 8 from joseph moxons mechanick exercises, london, 1683 not a book i knew. His second volume, of 394 pages, with copperplate illustrations, was the first book ever written on printing. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks book. Pdf mechanick exercises download full pdf book download. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks began jan. Or, the doctrine of handyworks applied to the art of printing.
In it he showed many of the tools used by the contemporary joiner, from the workbench down to the dividers. Applied to the art of printing, was published in 24 numbers in 168384. The art of joinery was one of his guides, and its the first howto woodworking book written in english. Or, the doctrine of handyworks mechanick exercises. Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. I wondered what moxon meant by mechanical exercises. Moxons mechanick exercises in the us for sale online ebay. A mathematician, writer, printer, publisher and maker of maps, globes and scientific instruments, joseph moxon was also the first tradesman to be awarded membership in the royal society of london. Joseph moxons very rare mechanick exercises, 168384 first edition, with engraved illustrations printing, et al.
Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks. Moxons mechanick exercises by joseph moxon paperback book free shipping. The mechanick exercises or the doctrine of handyworks was originally published in serial form beginning in 1678 in england. Im a huge fan of moxon and ive been talking for years about his work with fellow enthusiasts, but since the. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. His election is probably linked to the january 1678 publication of the first part of mechanick exercises. In his day, moxon was famed for his skills as a maker of terrestrial and celestial globes. Frontispiece and title page for mechanick exercises by joseph moxon, showing framing for a wooden building contributor names moxon, joseph, 16271691. A few years ago i stumbled on a link from that hathitrust and totally forgot about it. Book press southern gothic ex machina printing press neutral colour palette art graphique getting bored letterpress printing book making.
Long before there was the kindle, there was the book wheel by italian engineer agostino ramelli, an ambitious reading interface that would allow the reader to browse and reference multiple books. First published in 1678, it is the earliest english book to describe. Mechanick exercises, or the doctrine of handyworks. Shewing how to draw a true sundyal on any given plane, however scituated. Mechanick exercises first edition joseph moxon bauman. Mechanick exercises whole art printing 1683 4 abebooks. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks by joseph. Moxons map with a view of the world as known in 1681. Did he include compasses in his engravings of tools. Mechanick exercises on the whole art of printing 9780486236179 by moxon, joseph and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Only with the help of a straight ruler and a pair of compasses, and without any arithmetical calculation. Mechanick exercises by joseph moxon, paperback barnes. In addition to the art of joinery, the mechanick exercises included pam. Serialization of books was practiced in other countries as a means to make texts available to the less affluent as well as to entice readers to continue to purchase installments. Moxon s mechanick exercises paperback or softback by moxon, joseph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Or, the doctrine of handyworks joseph moxon, gary r. Or, the doctrine of handyworks and for mechanick exercises on the whole art of printing.
Breaking away from guild restrictions, moxon wrote of what he knew from his experiences as a practitioner of skilled trades. To download the entire book for free as a pdf, look at the left rail of the page and click on the link download whole book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of joseph moxon books online. Boston public library rare books department copy bound in. Ive always been surprised how hard it is to find joseph moxons mechanick this entry was posted in downloads, the art of joinery.
In one part of his book he discusses the doublescrew vise. Mechanick exercises on the whole art of printing 16834. Moxon, at the sign of atlas in warwicklane, london. Printed for joseph moxon on the westside of fleetditch. Noun, a person of wideranging knowledge or learning. Mechanick exercises joseph moxon wrote the first englishlanguage book on woodworking titled the mechanick exercises in1678. Mechanick exercises first edition joseph moxon bauman rare. I was happy to find that mechanick exercises is available online, digitized by the university of michigan. This first edition by joseph moxon is available at bauman rare books. Joseph moxon books list of books by author joseph moxon. From the mechanick exercises by joseph moxon, chris schwarz. Joseph moxon 8 august 1627 february 1691, hydrographer to charles ii, was an english printer specialising in mathematical books and maps, a maker of globes and mathematical instruments, and mathematical lexicographer.
A mathematician, writer, printer, publisher and maker of maps, globes and scientific instruments, joseph moxon was also the first tradesman to be awarded membership in the. A brief biography of joseph moxon joseph moxon august 8, 1627 february 15, 1691 is best known today for his two works. Or the doctrine of handyworks, was written, printed and published by joseph moxon between 1683 1685 and reprinted in 1703. Frontispiece and title page for mechanick exercises by. He produced the first english language dictionary devoted to mathematics, and the first detailed instructional manual for printers. Or the doctrine of handyworks, was the first book published in england as a serial. Or, the doctrine of handyworks by joseph moxon, gary r. In the late 17th century, joseph moxon published the mechanick exercises, a series of pamphlets about several trades. Moxons mechanick exercises, volume 1 by joseph moxon. The doctrine of handyworks fame, was not what the woodworking community thinks he was. Joseph moxon, hydrographer to charles ii and a fellow of the royal society, began in 1677 a series of mechanick exercises giving practical instruction in the manual trades. Mechanick exercises, or, the doctrine of handyworks 1677. Moxons mechanick exercises, volume 1 this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Moxon was a printer, cartographer, globe maker and maker of mathematical instruments. Applied to the arts of smithing joinery carpentry turning bricklayery. Moxons ingenious bench vise popular woodworking magazine. Harry graham carter this book has long been one of the most famous works on typography.
The first ever english language book on woodworking joseph. Applied to the arts of smithing, joinery, carpentry, turning, bricklayery. If you dont have a copy of mechanick exercises, go here. Neuware moxons mechanick exercises or, the doctrine of handyworks applied to the art of printing. The seven days of creation are illustrated in the panels at the top of the map. Published in 168384, it was by forty years the first manual of printing in any language, covering absolutely everything that was. Mechanick exercises by joseph moxon the 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding recordkeeping made possible by advances in the printing press. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Like this guy, joseph moxons mechanick exercises, the oldest known book on woodworking published in english. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such. Like this guy, joseph moxons 1703 mechanick exercises, the oldest known book on woodworking published in english. Ive always been surprised how hard it is to find joseph moxons mechanick exercises in the public domain. If you love old books as i do, this one is a joy to read. Joseph moxon 8 august 1627 february 1691, hydrographer to charles ii, was an english. He was a map maker, globe maker, scientific instrument maker.
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