Bøger af Edwin Thacher

Thacher's Calculating Instrument: Or Cylindrical Slide-Rule is a book written by Edwin Thacher in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of the cylindrical slide-rule, which is a mechanical device used for performing mathematical calculations. The book provides detailed instructions on how to use the slide-rule, including how to set it up and how to read the results. It also includes examples of different types of calculations that can be performed using the slide-rule, such as multiplication, division, and trigonometry. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to anyone who wants to learn how to use this tool. Overall, Thacher's Calculating Instrument is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or in learning how to use traditional mechanical calculators.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.