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Original Decorated Wrappers. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. Includes Dover Books catalogue. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Slight creasing to first few pages' upper right corners.; 20.1 x 13.7 x 2.5 cms; 410 pages; Republication of the first edition originally entitled Memorabilia Mathematica, or the Philomath's Quotation Book. Robert E. Moritz is a distinguished American mathematician and educator, renowned for his contributions to mathematics and his leadership in academic institutions. Born on June 2, 1868, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Moritz emigrated to the United States at the age of twelve, settling in Nebraska. He pursued higher education at Hastings College and the University of Chicago, earning his MA in mathematics in 1896. Moritz began his academic career as an assistant professor at Hastings College in 1893, later obtaining a PhD from the University of Nebraska in 1901. He furthered his studies in Europe under Heinrich Martin Weber and Theodor Reye, earning a second PhD from the University of Strasbourg in 1902. Returning to the U. S. , he held positions at the University of Nebraska before joining the University of Washington in 1905 as a professor and head of the Department of Mathematics and Astronomy. Moritz authored approximately 75 books and papers, significantly impacting the field of mathematics. He passed away on December 28, 1940, in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 72.…

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Quarto. Single bifolium making four pages. Bumping to the corners and a bit of fading to the exterior, very good or better. For voice and piano. Plate imprint, "V2-2." *OCLC* locates four holdings and it appears to be equally uncommon in the trade.

Softcover. Etat : New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 440 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1914. Text in English. This classic work compiles a rich collection of mathematical quotations, anecdotes, and historical references, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of mathematical thought and its cultural impact. It serves as both an entertaining read and a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of mathematics. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…