Thacher's Calculating Instrument: Or Cylindrical Slide Rule (1884) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168873798)

Thacher's Calculating Instrument: Or Cylindrical Slide Rule is a book written by Edwin Thacher and originally published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use and operation of the cylindrical slide rule, which was a popular tool for performing complex mathematical calculations at the time. The book includes detailed instructions on how to use the slide rule, as well as a wide range of examples and exercises to help readers master its use. Thacher's Calculating Instrument is considered a classic work on the subject of slide rules and remains a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and science.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.

Author: Edwin Thacher
ISBN-10: 1168873797
ISBN-13: 9781168873798
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d