An Elementary Course Of Mathematics Comprising Arithmetic, Algebra And Euclid

S Hall, H

ISBN 10: 9354187803 / ISBN 13: 9789354187803

Published by Alpha Edition, 2020

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Elementary Course Of Mathematics Comprising Arithmetic, Algebra And Euclid
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354187803
• ISBN 13: 9789354187803
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A clear, methodical introduction to the art of calculation and geometric thought. Simple rules, explained with care. S. Hall's An Elementary Course Of Mathematics is an elementary mathematics textbook that assembles arithmetic, algebra and Euclid into a coherent teaching sequence. As an arithmetic and algebra guide it unpacks foundational math concepts through plain, stepwise exposition, worked examples and progressive problems that train attention and skill in math problem solving. The Euclidean sections set out Euclidean geometry basics with direct proofs and diagrams that favour understanding over ornament. Measured in tone and practical in aim, the text functions as a student study resource for classroom use, self-study or the demands of a rigorous schooling scheme. Rooted in Victorian era mathematics, this nineteenth century textbook exemplifies the pedagogical clarity and moral seriousness of its time while retaining a surprisingly modern usefulness. Read as a classic math course, Hall's arrangement reveals how formulae, proof and practice were taught before modern curricular shifts - a window into both method and mindset. Surveying its pages gives a tangible sense of how mathematical instruction matured during the century and why foundational habits of thought - careful computation, algebraic manipulation and geometric proof - remained central. Casual readers will find the exposition brisk and instructive; classic-literature collectors will prize the work as a representative volume for a math education collection. Practical-minded educators and parents may adopt passages or problem sequences as part of a homeschooling math curriculum; historians and enthusiasts will value the book as a vintage math reference that illuminates the development of mathematical instruction. Whether returning to old lessons or discovering them for the first time, readers encounter patient explanation, crisp problems and a clarity that rewards careful study. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.