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The schoolmasters assistant: being a compendium of arithmetic, both practical and theoretical. In five parts. Containing. I. Arithmetic in Whole Numbers, wherein all the common Rules, having each of them a sufficient Number of Questions with their Answers, are methodically and briefly handled. II. Vulgar Fractions, wherein several things not commonly met with, are distinctly treated of, and laid down in the most plain and easy Manner. III. Decimals, in which, among other things, are considered the Extraction of Roots, Interest, both Simple and Compound; Annuities, Rebate and Equation of Payments. IV. A large Collection of Questions, with their Answers, serving to exercise the foregoing Rules; together with a few others, both pleasant and diverting. V. Duodecimals, commonly called Cross Multiplication, wherein that sort of Arithmetle is throughly considered and rendered very plain and easy; together with the method of proving all the foregoing Operations at once by Division of several Denominations, without reducing them to the lowest Term mentioned. The whole being delivered in the most familiar way of Question and Answer, is recommended by several eminent Mathemeticians, Accomptants, and Schoolmasters, as necessary to be used in Schools, by all Teachers who would have their Scholars throughly understand, and make a quick Progress in Arithmetic. To which is prefixed, an essay on the education of youth; humbly offered to the Consideration of Parents. By Thomas Dilworth, Author of the New Guide to the English Tongue; Young Book-Keeper's Assistant, &c. and Schoolmaster in Wapping.
Dilworth, Thomas, -1780.Date: M.DCC.LXXXII. [1782]
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An introduction to arithmetic and algebra. By Thomas Manning.
Manning, Thomas, 1772-1840.Date: MDCCXCVI. [1796]-98
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Arithmetica absque algebra aut Euclide demonstrata. Cui accesserunt, cogitata Nonnulla de radicibus surdis, de Aestu Aeris, de ludo algebraico, &c. Autore **** Art. Bac. Trin. Col. Dub.
Berkeley, George, 1685-1753.Date: MDCCVII. [1707]
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The schoolmasters most useful companion, and scholar's best instructor, in the knowledge of arithmetic. In two parts. Part I. Containing the first Principles of Arithmetic, with plain and concise Directions to Work the Rules of Addition. Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Reduction, the Rule of Three, Practice, Interest, Rebate and Discount, Fellowship or Partnership, Alligation, Progression, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Extraction and Use of the Square and Cube Roots. With A Variety Of Practical Questions, to exercise the Scholar in all the foregoing Rules, each Question having the Answer inserted, in order to save the Master or Tutor a great deal of Time and Labour, and help the Scholar forward in his Progress in the practical Part of Arithmetic. Also, Rules for performing Cross Multiplication, with the Application to actual Practice in Measuring Carpenters, Joiners, Paviors, Thatchers, and Bricklayers Work, and the Manner of gauging Coolers, Cisterns, and Casks in Wine, Ale Gallons, and Malt Bushels, both by the Pen and sliding Rule. Part II. Comprehending a Short and Simple Sketch of Book-Keeping, by way of Common Debtor and Creditor; by which Accompts may be kept with great Ease and Exactness. The Whole digested in such a Manner as to render it not only useful in almost every Branch of Life and Business, but very Entertaining. The third edition, corrected, improved, and recommended by several of the most eminent Schoolmasters, and expert Arithmeticians in the Kingdom. By D. Fenning, Author of the Royal English Dictionary, Young Man's Book of Knowledge, Young Measurer's complete Guide, &c.
Fenning, Daniel.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]
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Arithmetic in two parts: containing I. A system of the art, in memorial verses, and Dictionary-Wise; for the readier Learning, Consulting, and Recollecting of the several articles: The whole more Commodious than any, and more Comprehensive than all, that have yet been calculated for the Use of Schools. II. A collection of exercises, accommodated to the various Occasions of Business, and contrivd for the Ease of Teachers: being disposd, partly (under each rule) Alphabetically, for the readier recourse; partly (under all) Promiscuously, for the severer Trial. By Solomon Lowe, Schoolmaster, at Hammersmith.
Lowe, Solomon, -1750.Date: [1749]
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A compendious, but a compleat system of decimal arithmetick, containing more exact rules for ordering infinites, than any hitherto extant. Contrived by Mr. George Brown Minister of Killmarice, and Author of the Rotula. First course.
Brown, George, 1650-1730.Date: in the Year, M.DCC.I. [1701]
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The schoolmasters assistant: being a compendium of arithmetic, both practical and theoretical. In five parts. Containing I. Arithmetic in Whole Numbers, wherein all the common Rules, having each of them a sufficient Number of Questions, with their Answers, are methodically and briefly handled. II. Vulgar Fractions, wherein several Things, not commonly met with, are there distinctly treated of, and laid down in the most plain and easy Manner. III. Decimals, in which, among other Things, are considered the Extraction of Roots; Interest, both Simple and Compound; Annuities, Rebate, and Equation of Payments. IV. A large Collection of Questions, with their Answers, serving to exercise the foregoing Rules; together with a few others, both pleasant and diverting. V. Duodecimals, commonly called Cross Multiplication; wherein that Sort of Arithmetic is thoroughly considered, and rendered very plain and easy; together with the Method of proving all the foregoing Operations at once by Division of several Denominations, without reducing them to the lowest Term mentioned. The Whole being delivered in the most familiar Way of Question and Answer, is recommended by several eminent Mathematicians, Accomptants, and Schoolmasters, as necessary to be used in Schools by all Teachers, who would have their Scholars thoroughly understand, and make a quick Progress in Arithmetic. To which is prefixt, an essay on the education of youth; humbly offer'd to the Consideration of Parents. The seventeenth edition. By Thomas Dilworth, Author of the New Guide to the English Tongue; Young Book-Keeper's Assistant; &c. &c. and Schoolmaster in Wapping.
Dilworth, Thomas, -1780.Date: MDCCLXXII [1772]
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Vulgar and decimal arithmetic demonstrated and made easie to the meanest capacity. By Tho. Lydal. Accomptant to the Honourable Commissioners of Her Majesties Revenue of Excise.
Lydal, Thomas.Date: MDCCX [1710]
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Cocker's decimal arithmetick, ... Composed by Edward Cocker, ... Perused, corrected and published by John Hawkins, ...
Cocker, Edward, 1631-1675.Date: 1702
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Mr. Wingate's arithmetick: containing A plain and familiar method for attaining the knowledge and practice of common arithmetick. Composed by Edmund Wingate, of Gray's-Inn, Esq; and, upon his request, inlarged in his life-time; also since his decease carefully revis'd, and much improv'd; as will appear by the Preface and Table of Contents: by John Kersey, late Teacher of the Mathematicks, and now exactly corrected by John Kersey, the last author's son. The fourteenth edition. With a new supplement; Of Easie Contractions in the necessary Parts of Arithmetick; Useful Tables of Interest, and Flemish Exchanges; as also Practical Mensuration. By George Shelley, Writing-Master of Christ's-Hospital.
Wingate, Edmund, 1596-1656.Date: Mccxx. [1720]
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A complete treatise on practical arithmetic; and book-keeping, both by single and double entry. Adapted to the use of schools. The ninth edition. By Charles Hutton, LL. D. and F. R. S. &c.
Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]
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An introduction to arithmetick, containing the arithmetick of integers, of vulgar fractions, and of decimals finite, infinite repeting, and infinite circulating. Together with the more necessary and useful rules in business, viz. The Rules of Three, of Five, of Fellowship, and Rules for Practice. To the whole is subjoined an appendix, shewing the common practice of measuring mason and joyner-work. By John Wilson A. L. M. Teacher of Mathematicks, and consequently, Navigation. Also Arithmetick separately, at particular Hours.
Wilson, John, -1746.Date: MDCCXLI. [1741]
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A complete treatise on practical arithmetic; and book-keeping, both by single and double entry. Adapted to the use of schools. The eighth edition. By Charles Hutton, LL.D. and F.R.S. &c.
Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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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
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Mathematical essays; or a new introduction to the mathematics: being essays on vulgar and decimal arithmetic. Containing, Not only the practical Rules, but also the Reasons and Demonstrations of them; with so much of the Theory, and of universal Arithmetic or Algebra, as is necessary for the better understanding the Practice and Demonstrations. With a general preface, on the Usefulness of Mathematical Learning. By Benjamin Donn, Of Bideford, Devon. Teacher of the Mathematics, and Natural Philosophy, on Newtonian Principles.
Donne, Benjamin, 1729-1798.Date: M.DCC.LXIV. [1764]
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Elements of algebra; to which is prefixed, a choice collection of arithmetical questions, with their solutions, including some new improvements worthy the attention of arithmeticians. The Principles of Algebra are clearly demonstrated, and applied in the Resolution of a great Variety of Problems on different Parts of the Mathematicks and Natural Philosophy. By John Mole, Of Nacton, near Ipswich, in the County of Suffolk.
Mole, John, 1743-1827.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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A complete treatise on practical arithmetic; and book-keeping, both by single and double entry. Adapted to the use of Schools. By Charles Hutton, L L. D. and F. R. S.
Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]
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A complete treatise on practical arithmetic and book-keeping, both by single and double entry. Adapted to the use of schools. The sixth edition. By Charles Hutton, LL.D. and F.R.S.
Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.Date: 1781
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Youth's introduction to trade and business. Containing I. Tables of the most usual clerk-like contractions of words; ... II. Acquittances and promissory notes diversified, ... By M. Clare, ... The ninth edition, revised and improved, with the addition of an appendix, ... b Benjamin Webb, ...
Clare, M. (Martin), -1751.Date: 1764
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Cocker's arithmetick; being a plain and familiar method, suitable to the meanest Capacity, for the full understanding of that incomparable art, as it is now taught by the ablest School-Masters in City and Country. Composed by Edward Cocker, late Practitioner in the Arts of Writing, Arithmetick, and Engraving: Being that so long since promised to the World. Perused and published, by John Hawkins, Writing-Master near St. George's Church in Southwark by the Author's correct Copy, and commended to the World by many eminent Mathematicians and Writing-Masters in and near London. The forty-sixth edition, carefully corrected and amended. By George Fisher, accompt. Licensed Sept. 3. 1677. Roger L'Estrange.
Cocker, Edward, 1631-1675.Date: [1733?]
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The rule of practice methodized and improved. Wherein are contained all the necessary cases, and several examples wrought under each case, with many contractions: and examples annexed to exercise the learner; ... The whole adapted to the use of merchants, and wholesale and retail dealers, ... By John Dean, ...
Dean, John.Date: 1756
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The tutor's guide, being a complete system of arithmetic; with various branches in the mathematics. In six parts, viz. I. Arithmetic in all its useful Rules, and to each a great Variety of Questions. II. Vulgar Fractions, in all their Parts III. Decimal Fractions, with the Extraction of Roots of different Powers; to which are added, Rules, &c. for the easy Calculation of Interest and Annuities, &c. IV. Mensuration of Superficies and Solids, applied to measuring Artisicers Work, &c. with a Collection of Questions for Exercise. To which is added, the Specific Gravity of Metals, &c. V. Chronology, or the Method of finding the several Cycles, Epacts, Moveable Feasts, Time of High Water, &c. with a Collection of Questions relating to History; likewise all the most useful Examples on both the Globes. VI. Algebra, wherein the Method of raising and resolving Equations is rendered easy, and illustrated with Variety of Examples and Numerical Questions. To which is added, an appendix, Containing different Forms of Acquittances, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. The whole being designed for the Use of Schools, as a Question Book, or a Remembrancer and Instructor to such who have some Knowledge of Figures; and is adapted for the Use of the Gentleman and Scholar, as well as for the Man of Business: And is recommended by several eminent Mathematicians and School masters. The eighth edition, corrected and improved, with additions. By Charles Vyse, Author of the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's New Guide to the English Tongue, &c. &c.
Vyse, Charles, active 1770-1815.Date: MDCCXCIIL [1793]
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Arithmetic, rational and practical: Wherein The Properties of Numbers are clearly pointed out; the Theory of the Science deduced from first Principles; the Methods of Operation demonstratively explained; and the whole reduced to Practice in a great variety of useful Rules. Consisting of three parts, viz. I. Vulgar arithmetic. II. Decimal arithmetic. III. Practical arithmetic. By John Mair, A. M. Rector of the Academy at Perth.
Mair, John, 1702 or 1703-1769.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
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A treatise of arithmetic. Being a plain and familiar method, suitable to the meanest capacity, for the full understanding of that incomparable art. By Edward Cocker.
Cocker, Edward, 1631-1675.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]