A New Introduction to the Mathematicks - Softcover

Benjamin Donn

 
9781332709359: A New Introduction to the Mathematicks

Synopsis

This book is a 1792 encyclopedic guide to the principles and uses of arithmetic. Beginning with definitions of mathematical terms, the book provides instruction and demonstration of notation, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the reduction of quantities. The author touches on algebra and even includes a section on the equation of payments and another on arithmetic progression. A useful and comprehensive book for its time, this early mathematical work sought to introduce to its readers the broad applications of arithmetic.

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