The Elements of Euclid, viz. The first six books, together with the eleventh and twelfth : The errors, by which Theon, or others, have long ago vitiated these books, are corrected and some of Euclid's demonstrations are restored. Also, The book of Euclid's Data, in like manner corrected By Robert Simson. To this edition are also annexed, Elements of plane and spherical trigonometry

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simson, Robert, 1687-1768.

Language:

English

Greek, Ancient (to 1453)

Subjects (All):

Trigonometry.

Physical Description:

[7], 466, 38 p. : ill., folded plates ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Glasgow : A. Foulis, 1781.

Notes:

"Notes critical and geometrical": p. 287-354.

The notes have special t.-p.: Notes critical and geometrical; containing, an account of those things in which this edition differs from the Greek text; and the reasons of the alterations which have been made. As also observations on some of the propositions. By Robert Simson.

The book of Euclid's data and Elements of plane and spherical trigonometry have also special title-pages and separate pagination.

Contains:

Euclid. Elements.

Euclid. Data.