Logarithmick Arithmetick Containing a New and Correct Table of Logarithms of the Natural Numbers from 1 to 10,000, Extended to Seven Places Besides the Index; and So Contrived, That the Logarithm May Be Easily Found to Any Number Between 1 and 10,000,000. Also, an Easy Method of Constructing a Table of Logarithms, Together with Their Numerous and Important Uses in the More Difficult Parts of Arithmetick. To Which Are Added a Number of Astronomical Tables, By Which the Different Phases of the Moon,--the Times of Her Opposition and Conjunction, May be Computed with the Greatest Ease and Exactness: and an Easy Method of Calculating Solar and Lunar Eclipses; Illustrated with Geometrical Projections: Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the

Burritt, Elijah Hinsdale

Published by Ephraim Whitman, 1818

About this Item

Portion of lunar eclipse plate absent. Some loss to boards, first and last few pages missing, a few small holes in a few pages, light stain. 1818 Full-Leather. 245 pp. A collection of useful methods for calculation of commonly needed figures, and detailed explanations of various mathematical principles, along with an extensive logarithmic table. Elijah Hinsdale Burritt (1794-1838) came from New Britain, Conn., trained as a blacksmith, studied at Williams College, taught school in Milledgeville, Georgia and then in New Britain, Conn., and joined a party of colonists going to Houston, Texas. He is largely remembered, however, for his Geography of the Heavens and the accompanying Atlas, designed to illustrate the Geography of the Heavens. The first editions were published in 1833, and others followed in quick succession. As an adult he was active as a lecturer in many causes, opposing slavery, working for temperance, and trying to achieve world peace. Full title: Logarithmick Arithmetick Containing a New and Correct Table of Logarithms of the Natural Numbers from 1 to 10,000, Extended to Seven Places Besides the Index; and So Contrived, That the Logarithm May Be Easily Found to Any Number Between 1 and 10,000,000. Also, an Easy Method of Constructing a Table of Logarithms, Together with Their Numerous and Important Uses in the More Difficult Parts of Arithmetick. To Which Are Added a Number of Astronomical Tables, By Which the Different Phases of the Moon,--the Times of Her Opposition and Conjunction, May be Computed with the Greatest Ease and Exactness: and an Easy Method of Calculating Solar and Lunar Eclipses; Illustrated with Geometrical Projections: Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Schools and Academies of New England.

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• Title: Logarithmick Arithmetick Containing a New and Correct Table of Logarithms of the Natural Numbers from 1 to 10,000, Extended to Seven Places Besides the Index; and So Contrived, That the Logarithm May Be Easily Found to Any Number Between 1 and 10,000,000. Also, an Easy Method of Constructing a Table of Logarithms, Together with Their Numerous and Important Uses in the More Difficult Parts of Arithmetick. To Which Are Added a Number of Astronomical Tables, By Which the Different Phases of the ...
• Publisher: Ephraim Whitman
• Publication Date: 1818
• Language: English
• Binding: Full-Leather
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 11 ounces