Handbook Of The Slide Rule: Showing Its Applicability To Arithmetic And Mensuration, With Numerous Examples And Useful Tables (1876) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436976107)

The Handbook of the Slide Rule, written by William Henry Bayley and published in 1876, is a comprehensive guide to the use of the slide rule in arithmetic and mensuration. The book provides numerous examples and useful tables to aid in the understanding and application of this mathematical tool. The slide rule was a widely used instrument in the 19th century for performing mathematical calculations before the advent of electronic calculators. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or the practical applications of the slide rule.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.

Author: William Henry Bayley
ISBN-10: 1436976103
ISBN-13: 9781436976107
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d