The Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments

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The Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments is a book by Nicholas Bion, first published in 1709. It was translated into English in 1723 by Edmund Stone. The book describes ways to construct mathematical instruments. It was described as "the most famous book devoted to instruments" by historian of science David M. Knight.

Nicholas Bion

Nicholas Bion (1652–1733) was a French instrument maker and author with workshops in Paris. He was king's engineer for mathematical instruments. He died in Paris in 1733 aged 81.

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