Rohr, René R. J.,

Sundials : history, theory, and practice / René R.J. Rohr ; with a foreword by Henri Michel ; translated by Gabriel Godin. - viii, 142 pages : illustrations ; 21 x 29 cm

Originally published: Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 1970.

Includes bibliographical references (page 134) and index.

History of the sundial -- Some gnomonic cosmography -- Classical sundials -- Inclined dials -- Solar calendars -- Analemmatic dials -- Moon dials -- Elevation dials, azimuth dials, direction dials, and others -- Remarkable dials, past and present -- Inscriptions on sundials.

Chronicles the history of sundials, discussing the different varieties, the mathematical formulas required to build one, and the basic principles of cosmography.

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