Note 69 — Chapter VI · James Watt, Mathematical Instrument Maker.
Reading edition
The ‘Glasgow Courant’ of Oct. 22, 1759, contains the following advertisement:—
“Just Published,
“And to be Sold by James Watt, at his Shop in the College of Glasgow, price 2s. 6d.,
“A large Sheet Map of the River Clyde, from Glasgow to Portincross, from an Actual Survey.
“To which is added,
“A Draught of Part of the North Channel, with the Frith of Clyde according to the best authorities.”