Elementary Geometry: Including Plane, Solid, and Spherical Geometry, With Practical Exercises (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Olney

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265578167 ISBN 13: 9780265578162

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master geometry through clear concepts, practical exercises, and trusted methods.

This edition of Elementary Geometry: Including Plane, Solid, and Spherical Geometry, With Practical Exercises presents a full-course approach to geometry for students and teachers. It emphasizes solid foundations, careful reasoning, and a practical feel for how geometric ideas apply in real life and in the classroom.

The book combines rigorous demonstrations with approachable explanations, and it highlights both plane and solid geometry as well as spherical geometry. It discusses the infinitesimal method as a valuable tool for understanding and solving geometric problems, while offering alternative demonstrations for those who prefer them. There are guided exercises and practical activities to help students build skill and confidence.

• Learn the core concepts of plane geometry, including lines, angles, and shapes, through structured explanations and examples.
• Explore solid geometry and spherical geometry with a focus on intuition and real-world applications.
• Develop reasoning skills with demonstrations that connect simple ideas to more complex results.
• Benefit from teacher guidance notes and practical exercises designed for classroom use.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, historically grounded introduction to geometry that blends theory with practical problem solving.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265578167
• ISBN 13: 9780265578162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 339