GB 0103 MS ADD 57 - Emerson's 'Elements of Geometry'

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GB 0103 MS ADD 57

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Emerson's 'Elements of Geometry'

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  • Created c1761-1767 (Vervaardig)

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1 volume

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Emerson , William , 1701-1782 , mathematician

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William Emerson was born in Hurworth, Durham, on 14 May 1701. He went into teaching but did not take to it, so he decided to devote himself entirely to the study of mathematics. In 1749 he published his treatise on 'Fluxions', the first of a series of books. 'Elements of Geometry' was published in 1763. He also published a regular course of mathematical manuals for young students. Emerson died on 20 May 1782.

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University College London

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GB 0103 MS ADD 57 Created c1761-1767 Collection (fonds) 1 volume Emerson , William , 1701-1782 , mathematician

William Emerson was born in Hurworth, Durham, on 14 May 1701. He went into teaching but did not take to it, so he decided to devote himself entirely to the study of mathematics. In 1749 he published his treatise on 'Fluxions', the first of a series of books. 'Elements of Geometry' was published in 1763. He also published a regular course of mathematical manuals for young students. Emerson died on 20 May 1782.

Presented to University College London by Sir Gregory Foster.

Manuscript version of 'Elements of Geometry'. It covers books 1-3, with 4 pages of notes on velocity which are dated 6 March 1767.

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Presented to University College London by Sir Gregory Foster.

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Manuscript version of 'Elements of Geometry'. It covers books 1-3, with 4 pages of notes on velocity which are dated 6 March 1767.

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