Spherical Trigonometry, For The Use Of Colleges And Schools, With Numerous Examples

by Isaac Todhunter

Originally published in 1859, this early work by English Mathematician Isaac Todhunter is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on spherical trigonometry and includes chapters on Geodetical Operations, Polyhedrons, Spherical Geometry and much more. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for all students of mathematics looking to advance their knowledge of the subject. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 16, 2013

About the author

English mathematician known for his writings on the history of mathematics.

Reviews

[J. Boo]

Random person on Wikipedia says spherical trigonometry "attained an essentially complete form by the end of the nineteenth century with the publication of Todhunter's textbook Spherical trigonometry for the use of colleges and Schools. Since then, significant developments have been the application of vector methods, and the use of numerical methods."

Due to its use in navigation, spherical trig was once a common enough high school subject that New York dedicated a Regent's examination to it.