An Account Of The Life, Writings, And Inventions Of John Napier, Of Merchiston (1787)

By Walter Minto, David Stewart Erskine, David Stewart Erskine Buchan

Book Overview

""An Account of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of John Napier, of Merchiston"" is a biographical book written by David Stewart and published in 1787. The book is about the life and achievements of John Napier, a Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is best known for his invention of logarithms. The book provides a comprehensive account of Napier's life, including his family background, education, and career as a mathematician and inventor. It also covers his major contributions to the field of mathematics, such as his invention of logarithms, his work on spherical trigonometry, and his development of the ""Napier's bones"" multiplication tool. The book also provides insights into Napier's personal life, including his political and religious beliefs, his relationships with other scholars, and his legacy in the field of mathematics. Overall, ""An Account of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of John Napier, of Merchiston"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and the life of one of its most important figures.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110461104X
• ISBN13: 9781104611040
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"