Geometry, Plane, Solid, And Spherical, In Six Books: And A Treatise On Algebraical Geometry (1830)

""Geometry, Plane, Solid, and Spherical, in Six Books: And a Treatise on Algebraical Geometry"" is a comprehensive textbook written by Pierce Morton and published in 1830. The book covers various topics related to geometry, including plane geometry, solid geometry, and spherical geometry, and is divided into six books. The first book provides an introduction to the principles of geometry, including definitions, axioms, and postulates. The second book focuses on plane geometry, covering topics such as lines, angles, triangles, circles, and polygons. The third book covers solid geometry, including the properties of three-dimensional objects such as prisms, pyramids, spheres, and cones. The fourth book covers spherical geometry, which is the study of shapes on the surface of a sphere. This section includes topics such as great circles, spherical triangles, and spherical polygons. The fifth book is a continuation of the fourth book and covers more advanced topics in spherical geometry, such as the measurement of angles and areas on a sphere. The sixth book covers the application of geometry to various fields, including astronomy, navigation, and surveying. Finally, the book concludes with a treatise on algebraical geometry, which is the study of geometric objects using algebraic equations. Overall, ""Geometry, Plane, Solid, and Spherical, in Six Books: And a Treatise on Algebraical Geometry"" is a comprehensive textbook that covers a wide range of topics related to geometry, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field.To Which Is Added, In An Appendix, The Theory Of Projection, So Far As It Is Auxiliary To Geometry. With An Account Of The Plane Sections Of The Cone And Cylinder, Which Certain General Properties Of The Conic Sections Are Demonstrated By Help Of The Foregoing Theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.