""A Collection of Miscellaneous Papers"" is a book written by Julian Lowell Coolidge, originally published in 1913. The book is a compilation of various papers written by the author on a range of mathematical topics. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different area of mathematics. The first section is dedicated to geometry, with papers on topics such as the geometry of the triangle, the geometry of the circle, and the geometry of the ellipse. The second section covers algebra, with papers on topics such as the theory of equations and the properties of numbers. The third section of the book covers calculus, with papers on topics such as the calculus of variations and the theory of functions. The fourth section covers probability and statistics, with papers on topics such as the theory of errors and the law of large numbers. The final section of the book includes papers on miscellaneous topics, such as the history of mathematics and the use of mathematics in engineering. Overall, ""A Collection of Miscellaneous Papers"" provides a comprehensive overview of various mathematical topics, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field.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.