The Art of Shadows

<p><i>The Art of Shadows Or Universal Dialling</i> by John Good is a detailed exploration of sundials and gnomonics republished in this meticulously restored third edition from 1731. Specifically tailored for the latitude of 51 degrees 30 minutes corresponding to London this treatise provides comprehensive tables and instructions for creating accurate and functional sundials. Good's work delves into the mathematical and practical aspects of dialling offering insights into the construction and use of these time-telling devices.</p><p>This edition retains the original text preserving the historical context and mathematical rigor of the period. It serves as a valuable resource for historians of science mathematicians and anyone interested in the art and science of measuring time through shadows.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>