METHOD FOR LEARNING

Mr. Buchotte, Engineer of the King, has also designed an instrument very simple in its construction and very efficient in its operations; it can equally serve to reduce all kinds of drawings from large to small, or from small to large: one finds the illustration and explanation in his new edition of the Rules of drawing and shading; this is why we refer the reader to it, who will find many details and curiosities about pencils, pens, colors, and how to use them in this book. It is sold by the Sieurs Cellot, Printers and Booksellers, Son-in-law of the Author, at the Rue des Grands-Augustins; & Jombert fils, Rue Dauphine.

These are all the conveniences that can be provided to people who do not know drawing; for those who do, they do not need all these mechanical inventions.

like that of the mathematical compass, in the new edition of the Method of lifting Plans. Published in Paris by Jombert,

Translation Notes: "Lavis" refers to shading technique. "In-douz" refers to a book format size commonly used at the time.