William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher Of Mathematics (1916)

By Florian Cajori and Cajori

Book Overview

William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher Of Mathematics is a book written by Florian Cajori in 1916. The book is a biography of William Oughtred, a prominent mathematician and teacher who lived in the seventeenth century. Oughtred is known for his contributions to the development of trigonometry and the invention of the slide rule, a tool used for performing mathematical calculations. The book provides a detailed account of Oughtred's life, education, and career. It explores his early years as a student at Eton College and Cambridge University, where he studied mathematics and theology. It also delves into his later years as a teacher and mentor, during which he became known for his innovative teaching methods and his dedication to his students. The book also examines Oughtred's mathematical work, including his development of the logarithmic scale and his contributions to the study of algebra and geometry. It provides insight into his intellectual and scientific achievements, as well as his influence on the development of mathematics in the seventeenth century. Overall, William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher Of Mathematics is a comprehensive and informative biography of one of the most important mathematicians of the seventeenth century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics, the development of scientific thought, or the life and work of William Oughtred.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: 1166285502
• ISBN13: 9781166285500
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"