The Slide Rule and How to Use It: Containing Full, Easy, and Simple Instructions to Perform All Business Calculations With Unexampled Rapidity and Accuracy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles Hoare

9780266839477: The Slide Rule and How to Use It: Containing Full, Easy, and Simple Instructions to Perform All Business Calculations With Unexampled Rapidity and Accuracy (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266839479 ISBN 13: 9780266839477

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The Slide Rule and How to Use It is a practical, pocket-sized guide to mastering a powerful calculation tool.

This edition explains how to read and apply the slide rule with clear, step-by-step instructions and real-world examples.

Written for beginners and practiced users alike, it motivates readers to grasp the rule’s simple ideas and apply them to everyday business, scientific, and engineering tasks. The book emphasizes plain language, practical practice, and a hands-on approach that makes complex calculations feel quick and natural.

Learn the core ideas behind the slide rule and how to read it confidently
Master instrumental arithmetic, mensuration, and practical applications for builders and engineers
Follow guided practice and explained examples to build speed, accuracy, and fluency
Explore real-world uses from measurements to conversions and problem solving

Ideal for students, engineers, surveyors, and professionals who want a portable, reliable reference to speed up calculations and improve accuracy.

The book is a reliable reference for anyone seeking a clear, approachable path to faster hand calculations without a calculator. It invites readers to practice, experiment, and gain practical competence with a foundational tool of technical work.

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