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The mode of ascertaining the points of the compass by the shadow of a gnomon
is extremely simple . “ On a smooth level piece of ground is erected a gnomon , ”
which according to some , “ should be of sixteen angulas in height , and of the ...
The mode of ascertaining the points of the compass by the shadow of a gnomon
is extremely simple . “ On a smooth level piece of ground is erected a gnomon , ”
which according to some , “ should be of sixteen angulas in height , and of the ...
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Points are marked in the circumference where the shadow of the gnomon
projects , both in the forenoon and afternoon , that is at any given hour after sun -
rise , and at the same time before sun - set ; and between these points a right line
is ...
Points are marked in the circumference where the shadow of the gnomon
projects , both in the forenoon and afternoon , that is at any given hour after sun -
rise , and at the same time before sun - set ; and between these points a right line
is ...
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Oriental Translation Fund. not previous to making the morning and afternoon
shadows , but afterwards ; and in this case , the shadow being marked in the first
instance , the circle is described from the centre of the gnomon , with a radius
equal ...
Oriental Translation Fund. not previous to making the morning and afternoon
shadows , but afterwards ; and in this case , the shadow being marked in the first
instance , the circle is described from the centre of the gnomon , with a radius
equal ...
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the diameter of the gnomon ( because the shadow is measured from the
circumference of the gnomon ) , let a circle be described , and in the centre of it .
let a sanc'hu be erected , of twelve angulas in height and of the same diameter :
mark ...
the diameter of the gnomon ( because the shadow is measured from the
circumference of the gnomon ) , let a circle be described , and in the centre of it .
let a sanc'hu be erected , of twelve angulas in height and of the same diameter :
mark ...
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Ram Raz: Essay on the Architecture of the Hindús / by Rám Ráz. - London : Parker, 1834. - xiv, 64 S. : Ill. - (Oriental Translation Fund) Die bibliographische Beschreibung im Haupteintrag ist unzureichend und irreführend.
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Page 21 - ... proportions of symmetry." (p. 15.) The third chapter treats of the nature and quality of ground on which buildings are to be erected ; it is very copious and very curious. Minute directions are given for constructing a plough, and for ploughing the ground on which the house is to be built. This being done, " let sesamum seeds, pulse, and kidneybeans be sown, with incantations pronounced over them; and let due reverence be paid to the spiritual teacher ; and let the oxen, and the plough to which...
Page 17 - Wo to them who dwell in a house not built according to the proportions of symmetry. in building an edifice, therefore, let all its parts, from the basement to the roof, be duly considered.
Page 18 - The ground to be avoided is described in a special manner as follows : " That which has the form of a circle, a semicircle, containing three, five, or six angles, resembling a trident or a winnow, shaped like the hinder part of a fish, or the back of an elephant, or a turtle, or the face of a cow, and the like ; situated opposite to any of the intermediate quarters northwest, and the like ; abounding with human sculls, stones, worms, ant-hills, ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE HINDUS.
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| Title | Publications, Issue 35 Publications, Oriental Translation Fund |
| Author | Oriental Translation Fund |
| Publisher | Royal Asiatic Society, 1834 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 30 Jan 2007 |
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