Comic Arithmetic

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leigh, Percival, 1813-1889

Contributor:

Crowquill, Alfred, 1804-1872

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Comic Arithmetic" by Percival Leigh is a satirical work written in the mid-19th century. This book uses humor and wit to explore the principles of arithmetic through a comedic lens, illustrating various arithmetic rules while critiquing societal norms and behavior. Through its whimsical approach, it aims to provide both entertainment and practical insights into the mathematical concepts that govern everyday life. The opening portion of the book begins with a preface that emphasizes the importance of arithmetic in a humorous and exaggerated manner. The author sets the tone by describing how understanding basic mathematical operations-from addition to division-can elevate one's status in society, essentially equating math skills with personal worth. The introduction discusses the fundamental concepts of arithmetic, detailing the roles of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in both individual life and broader societal structures. Leigh invites readers to consider how numbers influence governance and commerce, all while employing a lighthearted and mocking style that encourages readers of various backgrounds to engage with the subject matter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, mirjam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Authorship attributed to Percival Leigh.

Release date is 2014-06-28