Five Figure Logarithmic And Other Tables

By Alexander McAulay

Book Overview

A single volume, infinite calculations. In an era before digital computation, Alexander McAulay's Five Figure Logarithmic And Other Tables stood as an indispensable companion for engineers, surveyors, navigators, and mathematicians. This meticulously organised compendium brings together five figure logarithms, trigonometric tables, and antilogarithm lookup tables, offering a practical, reliable reference for complex calculations-when precision and speed truly mattered. More than a mathematical tables handbook, McAulay's work evokes the ingenuity of the pre-calculator computation era. Each page is a testament to the discipline and rigour that shaped early 1900s scientific progress, from navigation to engineering and surveying. These tables were the silent partners to slide rules, enabling swift and accurate work long before the arrival of electronic aids. Today, they remain a fascinating window into the intellectual craft of generations past, offering both a functional resource and a collector's glimpse into the evolution of numerical tables compendia. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek a trustworthy engineers calculation reference, a navigation logarithm tables source, or simply wish to connect with the mathematical heritage of a bygone age, McAulay's classic endures as both a practical tool and a cultural treasure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354412696
• ISBN13: 9789354412691
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"