The Principles and Practice of Arithmetic, Comprising the Nature and Use of Logarithms, With the Computations Employed by Artificers, Gagers and Land-Surveyors, 1840 - Softcover

John Hind

 
9781330155196: The Principles and Practice of Arithmetic, Comprising the Nature and Use of Logarithms, With the Computations Employed by Artificers, Gagers and Land-Surveyors, 1840

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This book provides a foundation in arithmetic by teaching the basic concepts of numeration, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The author takes a historical approach to the subject, tracing the development of arithmetic from its origins in ancient Egypt and Babylonia to its present-day form. Along the way, the author discusses the different ways in which arithmetic has been used throughout history to solve practical problems and advance scientific knowledge. The book also explores the theoretical underpinnings of arithmetic, explaining the mathematical principles that govern the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

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