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The Way To Geometry
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ramus, Petrus, 1515-1572
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Way to Geometry" by Petrus Ramus is a scientific publication written in the late 16th century. This book serves as a practical guide for various professions, including astronomers, engineers, geographers, architects, land-measurers, carpenters, seamen, painters, and carvers, focusing on essential geometric principles and applications. The book outlines key geometric concepts crucial for practical applications in multiple fields. It provides insights into the fundamentals of geometry, emphasizing its significance in various trades and crafts. While the original text includes diagrams and illustrations to aid understanding, the verbal descriptions aim to clarify how geometry can be effectively utilized in real-world scenarios, showcasing its importance in both theoretical and applied contexts. Ramus's work bridges the gap between abstract mathematical principles and their practical utility, establishing a foundational understanding for readers engaged in geometry-related professions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 38.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
- Release date is 2008-10-02
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