Arithmetic: In Two Parts: Containing. A system of the art in memorial verses, and dictionary-wise .... A collection of exercises, accommodated to the various occasions of business, and contrivd for the ease of teachers .... I.. II.James Hodges, 1749 - Arithmetic |
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