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[1]. That the first mand & woman
have a child every yeare, one
yeare male & another yere
[Commentary: After adding the number of males and females, Harriot multiplies the total population by 3. This suggests that his calculations are related to the biblical chronology of some of the surrounding pages, the three pairs being the three sons of Noah (Shem, Ham, Japheth) and their wives.] In 240
males.
females.
persons.
[Commentary:
This folio continues the calculations shown on Add MS
f. , now up to 240 years. The suppositions underlying the model are set out in three numbered points.
This page appears to be the 'charta c' referred to in Add MS 6782 f. , where the same suppositions are given and the results are summarized. Unfortunately, Harriot's lettering of the page has been lost in the binding. ]
This page appears to be the 'charta c' referred to in Add MS 6782 f. , where the same suppositions are given and the results are summarized. Unfortunately, Harriot's lettering of the page has been lost in the binding. ]
The issue from one man &
one woman in 240
one woman in 240
[1]. That the first mand & woman
have a child every yeare, one
yeare male & another yere
2. That the children when they are
20 yeres old & upward do also
every yere beget a child, one yere
male & an other yere
20 yeres old & upward do also
every yere beget a child, one yere
male & an other yere
3. That all are living at the end
of 240
of 240
[Commentary: After adding the number of males and females, Harriot multiplies the total population by 3. This suggests that his calculations are related to the biblical chronology of some of the surrounding pages, the three pairs being the three sons of Noah (Shem, Ham, Japheth) and their wives.] In 240
males.
females.
persons.