A History Of The Teaching Of Elementary Geometry (1909)

""A History Of The Teaching Of Elementary Geometry"" is a book written by Alva Walker Stamper and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of teaching elementary geometry, from ancient times to the early 20th century. It covers the evolution of geometry as a subject, its importance in education, and the different methods used to teach it over the years. The book also discusses the contributions of various mathematicians and educators to the development of elementary geometry, including Euclid, Descartes, and Pestalozzi. The author also explores the role of geometry in the broader context of education, including its relationship to other subjects like algebra and trigonometry. Overall, ""A History Of The Teaching Of Elementary Geometry"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics education and the evolution of geometric teaching methods.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.