18th Century Arithmetic
This collection consists of 18th century arithmetic textbook. The textbook consists of different explanations and sample problems on the Direct Proportion Rule, Extraction of the Square Root, and the Single Fellowship Rule.
Dates
- undated
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consists of an 18th century arithmetic textbook. The textbook includes different explanations and sample problems on the Direct Proportion Rule, Extraction of the Square Root, and the Single Fellowship Rule.
Biographical/Historical Note
In the 18th century, arithmetic was focused on the works of Leonhard Euler and Joseph-Louis Lagrange. Euler focused on the study of topology, graph theory, calculus, and complex analysis. Lagrange focused on number theory, algebra, differential calculus, and the calculus of variations.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This item was donated to Special Collections by Ira Chiles.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository