Essays On Several Curious And Useful Subjects, In Speculative And Mixed Mathematics (1740)

By Thomas Simpson

Book Overview

Essays On Several Curious And Useful Subjects, In Speculative And Mixed Mathematics is a book written by Thomas Simpson and published in 1740. The book contains a collection of essays on various topics in mathematics, including algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to both novice and advanced mathematicians. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with speculative mathematics, while the second part deals with mixed mathematics. The speculative mathematics section includes essays on the theory of equations, the properties of curves, and the principles of geometry. The mixed mathematics section includes essays on the application of mathematics to various fields, such as physics, astronomy, and mechanics. Overall, Essays On Several Curious And Useful Subjects, In Speculative And Mixed Mathematics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of mathematics.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: 1165336006
• ISBN13: 9781165336005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"