In the hopes of "preserving these delightful devices for future generations," this collector of slide rules covers everything one could possibly want to know about this crude form of analog computer: from its invention in the 17th century to manufacturers- retailers, 1850-1998, and the Oughtred Society for collectors. Includes a glossary with biographies, patent data, component specs, dating and valuing, care, historical milestones, and illustrations
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Nevil Shute was a power and a pioneer in the world of flying long before he began to write the stories that made him a bestselling novelist. This autobiography charts Shute's path from childhood to his career as a gifted aeronautical engineer working at the forefront of the technological experimentation of the 1920s and 30s. The inspiration for many of the themes and concerns of Shute's novels can be identified in this enjoyable and enlightening memoir.
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 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. 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.
Instructions and notes from models of slide rules that are no longer produced. This is a reference work to preserve slide rules manuals. Many companies are no longer in business after the 1970's. The instruction manuals were never sold separately from the slide rules and many were lost over time. The project is to provide a composite hard copy book and digital of reprints of instructions from the most popular manufacturer's slide rule models.Pickett Instruction Books Contained in Volume 3Book 1 - How to Use the Deci Log Log Slide Rule, Model 2, 1947, 32 pages.Book 2 - How to Use the Ortho-Phase Duplex Slide Rule, Model 100, 1947, 32 pages.Book 3 - How to Use Trig Slide Rules, Model 903 Conversion, 1010 Trig. 1953, 51 pages.Book 4 - How to Use the Dual Base Log Log Slide Rule, Models 2-T, 3-T/ES, 4-T/ES, N-3, N-4, C-18, C-19, N600, N803. 1947. 93 pages.Book 5 - How to Use the Ln-L Scale, 1947. 16 pages.Book 6 - Supplement to Log Log Manual. How to Use the Model 803 Log Log Dual Base Slide Rule Slide Rules. 1957. 8 pages.Book 7 - How to Use Powers-of-ten Decimal-Keeper Slide Rules, Model 904. 1959. 24 pages.Book 8 - How to Use Business and Commerce Slide Rules, Model 400, 501. 1947. 32 pages.Book 9 - Elementary Simplex Math Slide Rule, Self-programmed Instructions, 1965, 51 pages.Book 10 - How to Use Basic Slide Rules, Model 115 120, etc. 1959. 24 pages.Book 11 - Spring Calculator Slide Rules, Model 1025, 1090. 1959. 7 pages.Book 12 - Fischer Valve Sizing Slide Rule, Model 1040 and other variants. 1967. 28 pages.Book 13 - Complete Instruction Manual for N-525 Stat Rule. A multi-purpose slide rule for general and statistical use. 1965. 52 pages.Book 14 - How To Use Circular Log Log Slide Rules, Model 101-C, 109, 110, 115. 65 pgs.Book 15 - Markup Circular Slide Rule, Model 103-ES, 1957. 20 pages.Book 16 - How To Use the N-16 Electronic Slide Rule, 1957. 60 pages.Errata - Random Pickett slide rule information, How to adjust your slide rule. Recommended slide rules for various professions. 9 pages.
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 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. 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.
