A classic 19th‑century arithmetic manual designed for school use, presented in two parts.
This edition covers the practical side of numbers, money, and measurements with clear rules and worked examples.
Readers will be guided through foundational topics and extended applications, including algebraic notation, powers and roots, and the key methods students need for real‑world calculations. The text also delves into probability and arithmetic of chances, as well as geometric and trigonometric concepts used in everyday problems. An emphasis on practical problems makes it a useful reference for classroom work and self‑study alike.
- Structured explanations of rules and theorems with worked demonstrations.
- Applications to money, interest, annuities, and financial calculations.
- Foundations in algebra, fractions, proportions, and series, plus introductory trigonometry and mensuration.
- Appendix materials and problem sets to reinforce learning.
Ideal for students and teachers seeking a thorough, historically rich arithmetic reference for classroom use or self‑study.