An introduction to arithmetic; containing arithmetical tables; with the most useful Rules in common Arithmetic. Vulgar and decimal Fractions. - --Extraction of the Square and of the Cube Root. Rules for working on the Carpenters sliding Rule, and on Gunters Scale. - --Duodecimals, or cross Multiplication. - --Practical Questions in Mensuration. The Gregorian Calendar; with a perpetuai Almanac. - --A Table for finding on what Day of the Week, any Month begins; also a Table for Planting. A few Forms of Bills and promissory Notes; with a small Collection of miscellaneous Questions. By James Gray, Author of the Concise Spelling Book, for the use of Children.

  • Gray, James, -1810.
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[1797]
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Edinburgh : printed by J. Ritchie. And sold by Alex. Barrie, Teacher, Writers Court, Author at the English Collection, School-Dictionary, Child's Assistant, English Grammar, and Pronouncing Catechism. Sold also by Geo. Peattie, Bookseller, Leith, [1797]

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102p. ; 120.

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ESTC T79759

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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