Synopsis
A System of Practical Mathematics is a book written by John Potter and published in 1753. The book is a comprehensive guide to practical mathematics, covering topics such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. The author provides clear explanations and examples of each topic, making it accessible to readers of all levels of mathematical proficiency. The book also includes a section on practical applications of mathematics, such as surveying, navigation, and astronomy. Overall, A System of Practical Mathematics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or teaching mathematics.Containing, Vulgar And Decimal Fractions; The Extraction Of The Square And Cube Roots; Multiplication Of Feet, Inches, And Parts; The Mensuration Of Superficies And Solids, And All Sorts Of Artificers Work. Plain Geometry And Trigonometry, With Their Application In Measuring The Altitude Of Objects And Distance Of Places; Suverying; Spherical Geometry And Trigonometry; Astronomy, And Dialling.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.
About the Author
John Potter is editor of The Cambridge Companion to Singing (2000) and his book Tenor: History of a Voice was published in 2009. He has contributed articles to many academic journals and chapters to other books, including The Cambridge History of Medieval Music (forthcoming) and The Cambridge History of Musical Performance (2012). He is Reader Emeritus in Music at the University of York, having stepped down from his lectureship in 2010 to focus on his portfolio of freelance projects. His most recent book, published by Cambridge University Press in 2012, is A History of Singing (jointly authored with ethnomusicologist Neil Sorrell). As a singer John has partnerships with instrumentalists in various parts of the world, notably the Argentinian lutenist and vihuelist Ariel Abramovich, the American medieval harpist Jan Walters and the British electro-acoustic composer Ambrose Field. He also sings with Red Byrd, The Dowland Project, the Gavin Bryars Ensemble and German group The Sound and the Fury. His most recent venture is Cantum Pulcriorum Invenire, a research project at the University of Southampton, which will see the release of three CDs of twelfth-century music on Hyperion, and a multimedia live version with tenor Christopher O'Gorman and video artist Michael Lynch. John spent eighteen years with the Hilliard Ensemble and his complete discography runs to some 150 titles. He also coaches vocal ensembles all over the world and chairs the ensemble contest jury at the Tampere Vocal Festival (Finland).
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