Publisher's Synopsis
Curiosa Mathematica, Part 1: A New Theory of Parallels is a book written by Charles L. Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The book was first published in 1890 and is a mathematical treatise on the theory of parallels.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of the theory of parallels and the second part presenting Dodgson's new theory. In the first part, Dodgson discusses the various attempts made by mathematicians to prove Euclid's fifth postulate, which deals with the nature of parallel lines.In the second part, Dodgson presents his own theory, which he calls ""The Parallel Postulate."" He argues that the postulate is not a true axiom, but rather a result of the way in which we perceive space. Dodgson's theory is based on the idea that parallel lines are not straight lines, but rather curves that are so slight that they appear to be straight.The book is written in a clear and concise style, and Dodgson uses numerous examples and diagrams to illustrate his ideas. Despite its mathematical subject matter, the book is accessible to a general audience and is a fascinating exploration of the nature of space and geometry.Overall, Curiosa Mathematica, Part 1: A New Theory of Parallels is an important work in the history of mathematics, and a testament to Dodgson's intellectual curiosity and creativity.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.
