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Manuscript of trignometric and arithmetric problems by James Laste
Manuscript of trignometric and arithmetric problems by James Laste

Manuscript of trignometric and arithmetric problems by James Laste

Author
Date1786
Object number00003591
NameBook
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 200 x 165 mm
ClassificationsBooks and journals
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionBound manuscript containing trignometric and arithmetric problems with some illustrations. Cover reads 'James Laste, February, 1786'. This manuscript by James Laste dated 1786 reflects the advanced state of trigonometry and arithmetic in the 18th century and its many practical applications - including determining the heights of various inaccessible points, the area of a field of irregular shape, and the timber volume in a tree.HistoryCarefully illustrated with fine line drawings, this manuscript is likely to be based on one of a number of Trigonometry primers published in the 18th century.SignificanceThis manuscript is a fine example of an 18th century teaching manual to assist in understanding various trigonometry problems.
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