An essay towards a natural history of serpents: in two parts. I. The first exhibits a general view of serpents, in their various aspects...The second gives a view of most serpents known in the several parts of the world... III. To which is added a...
"[Kline] is unfalteringly clear in explaining mathematical ideas; he is learned but not pedantic; he has historical discernment, a sympathetic social outlook and a nice sense of fun and irony.... The beauty and fascination and rare excellence of mathematics emerge from his story. It is an exciting, provocative book."--Scientific American "Still the best textbook for the history and philosophy of mathematics for undergraduate liberal arts students. Especially good for the age of the Scientific Revulution."--Janet A. ...
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"[Kline] is unfalteringly clear in explaining mathematical ideas; he is learned but not pedantic; he has historical discernment, a sympathetic social outlook and a nice sense of fun and irony.... The beauty and fascination and rare excellence of mathematics emerge from his story. It is an exciting, provocative book."--Scientific American "Still the best textbook for the history and philosophy of mathematics for undergraduate liberal arts students. Especially good for the age of the Scientific Revulution."--Janet A. Fitzgerald, Molloy College, NY
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Publisher:
London: Printed for the author. Sold by John Gray
Published:
01/1742
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13854760922
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. xxiii, [1], 240, [12] p., 7 pl., errata and list of subs. Rebound in black quarter leather. Green marbled boards. Gilt lettering on red spine label. 5 raised bands. Marbled boards. Title page, and FEP and LEP absent. New end pages present. All 7 plates are present. Minor marginal dampstain, does not affect text. National Library of Medicine; 335. Nissen ZBI 3033; ABPC 1974-75; BMC XIX, 107.501; ESTC T99397.
