This book, first published in 1742, is a significant mathematical text that contributed to the development of trigonometry. It introduces practical methods for calculating and interpolating logarithmic values, essential for quick and accurate calculations in spherical trigonometry and navigation. The author's systematic arrangement of tables and the inclusion of smaller tables for proportional parts enhance the book's utility, rendering it a valuable resource for mathematicians, astronomers, and navigators alike. The extensive trigonometric tables, covering the full quadrant in ten-second intervals, broaden the scope of the book's applications, making it indispensable in the fields of surveying, shipbuilding, and other disciplines where precise mathematical calculations are crucial. Furthermore, the advanced logarithmic methods presented in this book paved the way for many subsequent mathematical advancements and remain relevant in contemporary scientific research.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1742, is a significant mathematical text that contributed to the development of trigonometry. It introduces practical methods for calculating and interpolating logarithmic values, essential for quick and accurate calculations in spherical trigonometry and navigation. The author's systematic arrangement of tables and the inclusion of smaller tables for proportional parts enhance the book's utility, rendering it a valuable resource for mathematicians, astronomers, and navigators alike. The extensive trigonometric tables, covering the full quadrant in ten-second intervals, broaden the scope of the book's applications, making it indispensable in the fields of surveying, shipbuilding, and other disciplines where precise mathematical calculations are crucial. Furthermore, the advanced logarithmic methods presented in this book paved the way for many subsequent mathematical advancements and remain relevant in contemporary scientific research. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527791732_0
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