The Description and Use of the Sliding Rule, in Arithmetic, and in the Mensuration of Surfaces and Solids: Also, the Description of the Ship Carpenter

This 1811 treatise, "The Description and Use of the Sliding Rule, in Arithmetic, and in the Mensuration of Surfaces and Solids," by Andrew Mackay, offers a detailed exploration of the sliding rule and its applications. The book provides instruction on using the sliding rule for arithmetic calculations and measuring surfaces and solids. It also covers the ship carpenter's sliding rule and its specific application in constructing masts, yards, and other ship components. This historical text offers insights into early 19th-century mathematical and technical practices, serving as a valuable resource for historians of science, technology, and mathematics, as well as anyone interested in the tools and techniques of the period.

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Brigadier Andrew Mackay is commander of the British Army's 52 Infantry Brigade. His extensive experience in postconflict environments includes planning for IFOR, SFOR, and KFOR; overseeing justice and security reforms in Kosovo; and training police in Baghdad.