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Mannhaffter Kunst-Spiegel Oder Allerhand Mathematisch- und Mechanisch- hochnutzlich. sowol auch sehr erfreuliche Delectationes, und respective im Werck selbsten experimentirte Freye-KŸnste: Welche in folgende 16. unterschidliche Acten abgetheilt auch
Furttenbach [Furtenbach], Joseph, the elder.
Ulm [Augsburg?]: [Hans Schultes,the younger?] for Joseph Furttenbach, 1663.
Furttenbach (1591-1667), born in Ulm, studied military architecture and engineering in Italy. Returning to Ulm, he had various high positions in the government especially in military fortifications of the city during the 30 Years War. He was a mathematician, chemist, businessman, builder of ships, bridges, and organs. He wrote numerous...
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