Harpole, John
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Arithmetic notebook, 1808-1809
Collection
Identifier: QA101-H37 1808
Content Description
Handwritten arithmetic manuscript notebook written during the years 1808 to 1809 covering topics such as: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, federal money, weights, measures, time, motion, reduction, brokerage, insurance, interest, exchange and payments. For each section, the various rules, definitions, examples and practice problems are given. This manuscript provides unusual insight into how arithmetic was understood and taught nearly two centuries ago.
Dates:
1808 - 1809