This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: ...him with all politeness. But he was not so easy of access to people of less importance. Baillet, in an appendix, tells us an interesting anecdote about a shoemaker named Dirck Eembrantsz, living at Nierop, about twenty miles north of Egniond, who, in spite of his poverty, had acquired some knowledge of mathematics, for ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1884 Excerpt: ...him with all politeness. But he was not so easy of access to people of less importance. Baillet, in an appendix, tells us an interesting anecdote about a shoemaker named Dirck Eembrantsz, living at Nierop, about twenty miles north of Egniond, who, in spite of his poverty, had acquired some knowledge of mathematics, for which he had a strong natural taste. This man, hearing of Descartes' great reputation, set out from his home to consult him concerning his difficulties. But he was refused admission by Descartes' servants, who afterwards reported that an impertinent peasant had come to see him. After some months Eembrantsz returned, and again asked to see Descartes with an air of increased importance. The domestics on this occasion told their master that some importunate beggar wished to see him under pretence of scientific curiosity. Descartes, without seeing him, sent him out some alms, which the man refused with dignity, saying that as his hour was not yet come he would go home, but he hoped that a third visit might be more successful This interested Descartes, who gave orders to have him admitted if he appeared again, which happened after a delay of some months. His keen interest in science delighted the philosopher, who conversed with him, advised him, and instructed him. The Dutch works of Eembrantsz on arithmetic, geometry, and particularly on astronomy, show that his whole manner of thinking was modelled by Descartes' system and principles. 68. It was in 1642 that the Due de Luynes, having made for his own amusement a translation of the Meditations, sent it to Descartes, who was so pleased with it that he requested the Duke to publish it. To this Clerselier added a translation of the Objections and Replies, but neither translator would publish ...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Cover good due to re-binding; slight signs of wear to edges and corners. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Tightly bound. Frontispiece with tissue. Pencil and ink notes, lines and marks throughout. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. 8vo. Pages clean, with mild foxing on front endpapers. Decorative artwork on front cover and spine. Contains frontispiece and tissue guard. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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