Thacher's Calculating Instrument: Or Cylindrical Slide Rule (1884) - Softcover

Thacher, Edwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 116507172X ISBN 13: 9781165071722

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Thacher's Calculating Instrument: Or Cylindrical Slide Rule is a book written by Edwin Thacher and first published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to using the cylindrical slide rule, a mechanical device that was commonly used in the late 19th century for performing mathematical calculations. Thacher's book provides detailed instructions on how to use the slide rule for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other mathematical operations. It also includes tables and formulas for solving a wide range of mathematical problems, making it a valuable resource for engineers, scientists, and mathematicians of the time. The book is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous illustrations and examples to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved in using the cylindrical slide rule. Overall, Thacher's Calculating Instrument is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the development of mathematical tools and techniques in the late 19th century.Containing Complete And Simple Rules And Directions For Performing The Greatest Variety Of Useful Calculations With Unexampled Rapidity And Accuracy.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.

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Containing Complete And Simple Rules And Directions For Performing The Greatest Variety Of Useful Calculations With Unexampled Rapidity And Accuracy.

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• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 116507172X
• ISBN 13: 9781165071722
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 74
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