Publisher's Synopsis
""Rare Arithmetica: A Catalogue Of The Arithmetics Written Before The Year 1601"" is a book written by David Eugene Smith. This book is a comprehensive catalogue of all the arithmetics written before the year 1601. It contains a detailed description of each arithmetic, including the author's name, the year of publication, and the subject matter covered. The book is organized chronologically, starting with the earliest known arithmetics and progressing through to the year 1601. The author, David Eugene Smith, was a renowned mathematician and historian of mathematics. He was known for his extensive research on the history of mathematics and his contributions to the field of mathematics education. In this book, Smith has compiled a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of arithmetic. The book includes a preface, an introduction, and a detailed bibliography. The preface provides an overview of the book and its purpose, while the introduction discusses the history of arithmetic and the importance of the arithmetics included in the catalogue. The bibliography is a comprehensive list of all the arithmetics included in the catalogue, organized by author and year of publication. Overall, ""Rare Arithmetica: A Catalogue Of The Arithmetics Written Before The Year 1601"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or the development of arithmetic. It is a well-researched and comprehensive catalogue that provides a detailed look at the arithmetics written before the year 1601.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.