An Elementary Treatise on the Calculus: With Illustrations from Geometry, Mechanics and Physics (1901)

An Elementary Treatise On The Calculus: With Illustrations From Geometry, Mechanics And Physics is a book written by George Alexander Gibson in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to calculus, a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and slopes of curves. The author aims to provide an elementary introduction to the subject, with clear explanations and examples that are accessible to beginners.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different topic in calculus. These include differentiation, integration, limits, series, and applications of calculus to geometry, mechanics, and physics. Each chapter includes numerous illustrations and examples to help the reader understand the concepts being discussed.In addition to the main text, the book also includes appendices with additional information on trigonometry, logarithms, and other mathematical topics. There is also a comprehensive index at the end of the book to help readers easily find specific topics.Overall, An Elementary Treatise On The Calculus: With Illustrations From Geometry, Mechanics And Physics is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn or review the basics of calculus. Its clear and concise explanations, along with numerous examples and illustrations, make it an accessible and useful guide for students, teachers, and anyone interested in mathematics.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.