The Geometrician: Containing Essays on Plane Geometry, and Trigonometry; With Their Application to the Solutions of a Variety of Problems, Which Are of Great Use in Measuring Heights and Distances of - Hardcover

Benjamin Donn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 036666414X ISBN 13: 9780366664146

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical geometry and trigonometry with classic methods for measuring heights and distances

This edition presents essays on plane geometry and trigonometr y, with clear applications to solving a wide range of real-world problems.

It focuses on how geometry and angles help determine heights, distances, and positions, making it especially useful for surveying counties, coastlines, and other areas of land and sea.

Written to aid tutors, teachers, and learners, the work emphasizes practical reasoning and step-by-step demonstrations. It combines foundational explanations with problems you can work through to build accuracy and confidence in measurement and navigation skills.

• Foundational coverage of plane geometry and trigonometry presented for practical use.
• Solutions to problems in measuring heights, distances, and surveyed areas.
• Clear explanations designed for learners and educators, with emphasis on real-world applications.
• Includes contemporary context from the era and guidance to apply methods to fields like surveying and navigation.

Ideal for readers who want hands-on techniques in geometry and its applications to measurement and surveying.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036666414X
• ISBN 13: 9780366664146
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 315