Elements of Geometry, and Plane Trigonometry: With an Appendix, and Copious Notes and Illustrations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Leslie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265747937 ISBN 13: 9780265747933

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of geometry and trigonometry with a trusted classic.

This edition presents a clear, methodical approach to foundational topics in plane geometry and trigonometry, including practical techniques and illustrative explanations.

This book combines core definitions with worked examples, showing how sines, tangents, secants, and related ideas are derived and used. It emphasizes connections between geometric figures and their trigonometric ratios, and it includes an Appendix with notes and illustrations to aid study and reference.

• Foundational coverage of sines, tangents, cosines, and their relationships in triangles and circles.
• Step-by-step methods for calculating chords, arcs, and related trigonometric quantities.
• Explanations of how geometry and trigonometry intertwine in practical problems.
• Supplementary notes and visual illustrations to reinforce understanding.

Ideal for students and self-learners seeking a solid, historical grounding in geometry and trigonometry that supports clear, confident problem solving.

About this title

About the Author

John Leslie lives in the Florida Keys. He is currently at work on his next novel.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265747937
• ISBN 13: 9780265747933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 450