Publisher's Synopsis
A Memoir of Zerah Colburn is an autobiographical account of the life of Zerah Colburn, a mathematical prodigy who gained fame in the early 19th century for his remarkable mental arithmetic abilities. The book was written by Colburn himself and first published in 1833.In the memoir, Colburn describes his early childhood in Vermont, where he first demonstrated his extraordinary talent for numbers at the age of six. He recounts his travels throughout the United States and Europe, where he performed impressive feats of mental calculation before crowds of amazed spectators.The book also delves into Colburn's personal life, including his struggles with poverty and his eventual decline in popularity as other mathematical prodigies emerged on the scene. Colburn reflects on his experiences with humility and honesty, offering insight into the challenges and rewards of being a child prodigy.Overall, A Memoir of Zerah Colburn is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most remarkable mathematical minds of the 19th century, and a testament to the enduring fascination with human intelligence and potential.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.
