ISBN: 9781528111539 - daboll's schoolmaster's assistant: improved and enlarged, being a plain practical system of arithmetic, adapted to the united states (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1799, is authored by Josiah Meigs, a prominent mathematician. It is an introduction to arithmetic, tailored to the United States' newly adopted decimal monetary system, weights, and measurements. Aimed at schoolmasters and their pupils, it covers a wide range of topics. Starting with the basics of whole numbers, this book then introduces fractions, including Federal money. It includes problem-solving exercises for students to practice the application of the taught concepts. The author believed that the Federal Coinage Act of 1792 promoted ease of calculation in areas like commerce and taxation. This book positions the newly adopted decimal system within the broader framework of arithmetic, serving as a valuable resource for educators in imparting mathematical knowledge during a transformative period in the young nation's history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …