First Lessons In Plane Geometry: Together With An Application Of Them To The Solution Of Problems (1830)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - Education - 264 pages
""First Lessons In Plane Geometry: Together With An Application Of Them To The Solution Of Problems"" is a book written by Francis Joseph Grund and first published in 1830. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of plane geometry, which is the study of two-dimensional shapes such as points, lines, angles, and polygons. The author begins with the basics of Euclidean geometry, including definitions of terms, postulates, and axioms. He then proceeds to cover topics such as parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and geometric constructions. The book is designed for students who are new to the subject and provides a clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of geometry. The author includes numerous examples and exercises throughout the text to help students apply the concepts they have learned. Additionally, the book includes an application section where the author demonstrates how to use the principles of geometry to solve practical problems. Overall, ""First Lessons In Plane Geometry"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning the basics of geometry. It is a timeless classic that has been used by generations of students and remains a valuable tool for teaching and learning geometry today.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.

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