The Elements of Geometry (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Webster Wells

9780428191801: The Elements of Geometry (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428191800 ISBN 13: 9780428191801

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Solid, structured geometry study for beginners and teachers

This revised edition of Webster Wells’s Elements of Geometry introduces plane and solid geometry with clear, step-by-step proofs and practical exercises. It emphasizes clear, logical writing of demonstrations and offers guided practice to build confidence in reasoning and expression.

With a focus on usable, classroom-friendly approach, the book is designed to help students learn to state reasons after each step and to locate the exact authority for each proposition. The text provides extensive exercises, a thoughtful arrangement of propositions, and notes to teachers to support effective instruction.
What you’ll experience

A well-organized progression from basic definitions to advanced results in plane geometry, including the circle and methods of measurement.
Practical guidance on presenting proofs clearly, along with extensive exercises (over eight hundred) to reinforce understanding.
Clear notes and structure for teachers, plus an appendix with additional problems and answers to numeric exercises.
Tools for classroom work, including methods of illustrating proofs, corollaries, and references that aid quick cross-checking.

Ideal for students starting geometry and for teachers seeking a reliable, classroom-tested edition that emphasizes reasoning, precision, and practice.

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