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John Gardner his book : arithmetick
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Title
John Gardner his book : arithmetick, 1750 December 25.
Physical Description
1 v. (circa 300 p.) ; 31 x 20 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Binding: original green-stained parchment.
In English.
Provenance
Purchased from Samuel Gedge Ltd. on the Margaret Deakers and Eugene Mersereau Waith Fund, 2011.
Access and use
This material is open for research.
Summary
Autograph manuscript volume, in a single hand, using mainly a cursive script, containing a course in practical and theoretical arithmetic. The volume opens with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and proceeds to weights and measures, currency and commercial calculations, measurements used by glaziers, stonemasons, pavers and other trades, the golden rule, and the rule of three. Sections are set off with elaborate headings, occasionally highlighted in red ink, and there are many pages of practice examples.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
April 25, 2016
References
John Gardner His Book. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
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John Gardner His Book. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Textbooks - Great Britain - 18th century.
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