Logo

The Solution of the Pyramid Problem

Large book cover: The Solution of the Pyramid Problem

The Solution of the Pyramid Problem
by

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
ISBN/ASIN: B0037LSLG4
Number of pages: 109

Description:
With the firm conviction that the Pyramids of Egypt were built and employed, among other purposes, for one special, main, and important purpose of the greatest utility and convenience, I find it necessary before I can establish the theory I advance, to endeavor to determine the proportions and measures of one of the principal groups. I take that of Gïzeh as being the one affording most data, and as being probably one of the most important groups.

Home page url

Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple formats)

Similar books

Book cover: Popular MathematicsPopular Mathematics
by - Orr and Smith
This book is strictly Popular Mathematics -- a book which is meant to be read through, and which is intended to inspire those who, from too tender age or want of opportunities and means, have not acquired a knowledge of mathematical science ...
(6461 views)
Book cover: Arithmetic for EngineersArithmetic for Engineers
by - Chapman & Hall
This book is an endeavour to treat the elementary portions of Practical Mathematics in a thorough and practical manner and with a sufficient amount of engineering application, suitable for elementary students of technical schools and for home study.
(20356 views)
Book cover: Elements of Applied MathematicsElements of Applied Mathematics
by - Ginn and Company
This book of problems is the result of the endeavor to make the instruction in mathematics of real service in the training pf pupils for their future work. We connected all our mathematics with the work in the shops and laboratories.
(13765 views)
Book cover: Shadows of the Truth: Metamathematics of Elementary MathematicsShadows of the Truth: Metamathematics of Elementary Mathematics
by - American Mathematical Society
Metamathematics of elementary mathematics. This book can be viewed as a sequel to Mathematics under the Microscope, but with focus shifted on mathematics as it was experienced by children (well, by children who became mathematicians).
(13571 views)