Elements of Geometry, Theoretical and Practical: Containing a Full Explanation of the Construction and Use of Tables, and a New System of Surveying (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Clinton Whitlock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267225385 ISBN 13: 9780267225385

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master geometry with a practical, modern approach to an age‑old subject.

This 1848 edition presents Elements of Geometry, Theoretical and Practical as a comprehensive guide that blends foundational principles with real‑world applications, including a new system of surveying and the construction and use of tables. The author emphasizes a progressive, integrated path that lets students learn how to geometrize, connect algebra to geometry, and apply mathematical ideas to measurements and design.

This book frames geometry as a living tool for instruction and practice. It moves from basic ideas to more advanced topics, introducing a regular system of topics that unfold together. Readers will find clear explanations, worked examples, and exercises designed to build skill and confidence in both theory and practice.

• Foundational geometry presented with a practical workflow that blends synthetic and algebraic methods
• Introductory material on proportions and the early use of simple algebra to support geometric reasoning
• Development of trigonometrical concepts, tables, and applications to surveying and measurement
• A dedicated surveying system and methods to compute areas and solids

Ideal for students, teachers, and professionals who want a solid, usable grounding in geometry and its applications to measurement, construction, and land surveying.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267225385
• ISBN 13: 9780267225385
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 322