Publisher's Synopsis
Trigonometry, Surveying and Navigation is a comprehensive textbook written by George Albert Wentworth in 1895. The book covers the fundamental concepts of trigonometry, surveying, and navigation, and is intended for use by students studying these subjects at both the high school and college levels. The first part of the book focuses on trigonometry, including the study of angles, triangles, and trigonometric functions. It covers topics such as the laws of sines and cosines, the use of logarithms in trigonometry, and various applications of trigonometry in geometry and physics.The second part of the book covers surveying, including the use of instruments such as the theodolite and the transit, as well as techniques for measuring angles and distances. It also includes a detailed discussion of land surveying, including methods for calculating areas and volumes.The final part of the book covers navigation, including the use of charts and maps, compasses, and sextants. It also includes a discussion of the principles of celestial navigation, including the use of the stars and other celestial bodies to determine position.Throughout the book, Wentworth provides numerous examples and exercises to help students develop their understanding of the material. The book is well-organized and easy to follow, making it an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn or review the fundamentals of trigonometry, surveying, and navigation.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.
