Discover the most complete American arithmetic system, now in an improved fourth edition.
This edition of Nicolas Pike’s New and Complete System of Arithmetick is corrected and refined for practical use in the United States, designed for students, business people, and professionals alike.
The book presents a thorough approach to arithmetic with added rules, a variety of practical tables, and clearer demonstrations. It was created to address common classroom challenges and to provide a solid foundation in numbers, decimal fractions, and everyday calculations. The editor’s note explains that several rules have been added, some tables corrected or enlarged, and unnecessary rules removed to streamline study and application.
What you’ll experience
- Clear, student‑friendly explanations that connect theory to real life.
- A broad set of tables and methods for quick, accurate calculations.
- Expanded content on core topics, plus a new, concise system of single‑ and double‑entry bookkeeping.
- Editorial notes that highlight improvements while preserving Pike’s original method.
Ideal for readers who want a practical, time‑tested arithmetic resource, from school use to merchant needs. This edition preserves the work’s purpose: to teach numbers, measurement, and business math with reliable, repeatable methods.
Ideal for students, teachers, merchants, and lifelong learners who value a classic, American approach to arithmetic.