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The figure of the earth, determined from observations made by order of the French King, at the polar circle: by Messrs de Maupertuis, Camus, Clairaut, Le Monnier, Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences; the abbé Outhier, Correspondent of the Academy; and Mr. Celsius, Professor of Astronomy at Upsal. Translated from the French of M. de Maupertuis.
Maupertuis, 1698-1759.Date: M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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Method to discover the difference of the earth's diameters; Proving It's true Ratio to be not less variable than as 45 is to 46, and shortest in it's Pole's Axis 174 Miles. Elucidated with five copper plates, With a Variety of new tables suited to the Subject. Likewise a method for fixing an universal standard for weights and measures. By Thomas Williams.
Williams, Thomas (Mathematician)Date: M:DCC:LXXXVIII. [1788]