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“florian cajori”

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  • On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century

    by Florian Cajori ...
    "On the History of Gunter's Scale and the Slide Rule During the Seventeenth Century" by Florian Cajori is a detailed exploration of the development and significance of Gunter's scale and the slide rule in the context of 17th-century mathematics and engineering. Cajori meticulously examines the historical background, the mathematical principles involved, and the practical applications of these ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books

    On Growth and Form, Amusements in Mathematics, The Mystery of Space, Catalan's Constant, etc.

    by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson, Henry Ernest Dudeney, Bertrand Russell, Henry Pemberton, Robert T. Browne, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Greg Fee, David Slowinski, Charles Howard Hinton, John Scott, Pierre Simon marquis de Laplace, Henry Stevens, Bernhard Marks, James Clerk Maxwell, W. Stanley, Lewis Carroll, Jerry T. Bonnell, Robert J. Nemiroff, Florian Cajori, René Descartes ...
    The Ultimate Math Library: 23 Must-Have Books presents a cross-section of profound mathematical thought, blending a wide array of literary styles that have shaped the intellectual landscape across centuries. Embracing a spectrum that stretches from theoretical musings to practical problem-solving, this anthology captures the essence of mathematics as both an art and a science. It includes pieces ... Read more

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  • William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics

    Unveiling the Mathematical Legacy of a 17th Century Pioneer

    by Florian Cajori ...
    In "William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of Mathematics," Florian Cajori delves into the life and contributions of one of mathematics' most influential figures. Written with a blend of rigorous scholarship and accessible prose, the book explores Oughtred's innovative teaching methods, particularly his use of the slide rule and his seminal contributions to the field of mathematics ... Read more

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  • The Evolution of the Dollar Mark

    History of American Coinage

    by Florian Cajori, A. E. Outerbridge Jr ...
    This book treats of the evolution of the US dollar mark, the history and curiosities of American coinage.The United States dollar, adopted in 1785, was avowedly modelled on the average weight of the Spanish dollar coins in circulation. Thomas Jefferson speaks of the dollar as "a known coin, and the most familiar of all to the minds of the people." No United States dollars were actually coined ... Read more

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  • History of the Logarithmic Slide Rule and Allied Instruments

    by Florian Cajori ...
    The slide rule, with its many variations, has been vital to mathematics and engineering since its invention in the 17th century. Interest in this field has grown dramatically and collectors can still find much material at affordable prices. Unfortunately there has been little information available except for manufacturers manuals and catalogs, making this reprint of Cajori's classic particularly ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

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  • The Poems of T. S. Eliot Volume I

    Collected and Uncollected Poems

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    An Anthology of 500 Years of Popular Mathematics Writing

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