The Gentleman's Diary, or the Mathematical Repository: An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1769 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Peat

9780266757313: The Gentleman's Diary, or the Mathematical Repository: An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord 1769 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266757316 ISBN 13: 9780266757313

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A window into 18th‑century science and daily life, with eclipse data, calculations, and math puzzles.

This edition collects the 1769 diary’s mathematical notes, astronomical tables, and calculations. It presents detailed eclipse timings, lunar and solar data, and reprinted computations by several contributors, alongside explanations of how to read and use these figures.

Detailed timings and diagrams for the eclipses of 1769, with computing methods and regional appearances
Calculations and contributions from multiple authors and readers
A mix of arithmetic problems, geometric reasoning, and number theory curiosities from the period
Explanations of calendars, observations, and the practical use of the tables for readers of the era

Ideal for readers of historical science, mathematics enthusiasts, and anyone curious about 18th‑century Almanack culture and its approach to knowledge.

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