Arithmetic notebook, 1808-1809

Collection

Identifier: QA101-H37 1808

Staff Only

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

Creation: 1808 - 1809

Creator

Harpole, John (Author, Person)

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Use and Copyright

This material is owned by the University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections. Unpublished manuscripts are under copyright. Therefore, permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from both the repository and the copyright holder.