Account of the Life and Writings of Robert Simson, M.D. - Late Professor of Mathmatics in the University of Glasgow

This vintage book contains a detailed biographical account of the life and work of Robert Simson, M.D. By Rev. William Trail, first published in 1812 Contents include: "General Account of Dr. Simson's Life", "Particular Account of Dr. Simson's Studies, and of the Works Published by Him", "Of Dr. Simson's Posthumous Works", "Of Dr. Simson's Unpublished Papers and Correspondence", "Sketch of Dr. Simson's Character", etc. This book is not to be missed by those with an interest in the life and work of Robert Simson. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.