The Accomplished Tutor, or Complete System of Liberal Education, Vol. 2: Containing the Most Improved Theory and Practice of the Following Subjects: 1. English Grammar, and Education, 2. Penmanship, a - Hardcover

Thomas Hodson

9780365333524: The Accomplished Tutor, or Complete System of Liberal Education, Vol. 2: Containing the Most Improved Theory and Practice of the Following Subjects: 1. English Grammar, and Education, 2. Penmanship, a

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ISBN 10: 0365333522 ISBN 13: 9780365333524

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive instructional reference for serious learners

A classic, multi-subject education manual in its second volume, offering a thorough approach to the liberal arts. It combines theory and practice across language, mathematics, measurement, and the sciences, with practical notes for drawing and labeling, making it a broad toolkit for students and teachers alike.

This edition covers English grammar and education, penmanship and shorthand, vulgar and decimal arithmetic, stock-holding and merchants’ accounts, and mensuration with architecture. It also includes sections on algebra, logarithms, trigonometry, geography, astronomy, mechanics, and electricity, plus drawing, engraving, and painting. An appendix provides receipts for artists who work in water colors, and there are practical demonstrations of diagramming, measurement, and projection throughout.

Clear explanations of notation, operations, and problem solving in algebra and arithmetic
Introductory and advanced discussions of astronomy, including the solar system and planetary details
Practical guidance on drawing, engraving, painting, and color mixing for students and professionals
Appendices with hands-on, ready-to-use recipes and techniques for artists

Ideal for readers seeking a broad, old-style education reference that blends theory with usable, real-world techniques across many disciplines.

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