An Elementary Course of Infinitesimal Calculus (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Horace Lamb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365457086 ISBN 13: 9780365457084

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of infinitesimal calculus with a clear, practice‑oriented approach.

This classic text introduces concepts like continuity, limits, and the derived function, then builds toward integration and geometric applications. It emphasizes concrete methods, illustrated by examples, diagrams, and real‑world feel for students and self‑learners.

Structured to guide you from basic ideas to powerful techniques, the book cover topics that include continuous variation, mean values, and practical rules for definite and improper integrals. It also connects theory to geometry, offering methods for areas, volumes, and curves, along with historical context and step‑by‑step calculations.

• Foundational definitions of continuity, functions, and limits.
• Techniques for differentiation and integration, including applications to areas and volumes.
• Numerical methods and mean values that illuminate approximation and estimation.
• Geometric applications and practical examples like planimeters and curve areas.

Ideal for readers beginning the study of calculus or needing a rigorous, example‑driven reference to core ideas and methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365457086
• ISBN 13: 9780365457084
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 546