Mathematics Compiled From the Best Authors and Intended to Be the Text-Book of the Course of Private Lectures on These Sciences in the University of Cambridge, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Webber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484141716 ISBN 13: 9780484141710

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A classic reference for plane trigonometry, navigation, and related mathematics.

This two-volume work presents foundational concepts, practical problems, and step-by-step methods that have guided generations of students and professionals. The material ranges from definitions and problem solving in plane trigonometry to methods used in navigation, including Mercator’s sailing and its underlying theory.

Plane trigonometry, navigation, and spherical topics are introduced with clear explanations and examples. The book emphasizes three main approaches to resolving triangles, shows how to work with tables and logarithms, and demonstrates how geometry applies to real-world problems like charting and distance measurements. Throughout, the text blends theory with hands-on procedures that support calculation and charting tasks.
You’ll experience:

• Concrete explanations of sine, cosine, tangent, and related functions, with worked examples.
• Practical methods for plotting and solving navigation problems, including rhumb lines and meridians.
• Step-by-step guidance on applying logarithms to trigonometric calculations and to instrument use.
• Historical context for charting methods and the development of navigational theory.

Ideal for readers of historical math and navigation texts, students studying early 19th‑century science, and anyone curious about the roots of practical geometry and charting.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484141716
• ISBN 13: 9780484141710
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 609