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Hébert, Michel Pierre Alexis (1799-1887)
Hébert, Michel Pierre Alexis, 1799-1887Date: 1855-1859Reference: MS.2822- Books
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Decimal arithmetic made perfect; or, the management of infinite decimals displayed. Being the Whole Doctrine of the Arithmetic of Circulating Numbers, explained by many New and Curious Examples in Addition, Substraction, &c. Of all which the last Age was entirely ignorant, but now made Easy and Familiar to the meanest Capacity. With proper Demonstrations to illustrate the Whole; in a Manner hitherto Unattempted, or at least not Published by any Author. To which is prefixed, an historical introduction, shewing the Progress and Improvements made therein by its several Authors, from the very First Attempt down to the Present Time. With large tables annexed to compleat the Whole. And an appendix, Containing The Arithmetic of the Five Primary Rules in Decimal Fractions, as commonly Taught. By John Marsh, Writing-Master, and Accomptant, in the City of Sarum.
Marsh, John, writing master.Date: 1742- Books
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The American tutor's assistant, improved: or, A compendious system of decimal, practical arithmetic; comprising the usual methods of calculation, with the addition of federal money, and other decimals, dispersed through the several rules of that useful science. Adapted for the easy and regular instruction of youth in the United States. Compiled by Zechariah [i.e., Zachariah] Jess, schoolmaster in Wilmington.
Jess, Zachariah.Date: 1799