Elements of Geometry, Conic Sections, and Plane Trigonometry

by Elias Loomis

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of geometry, conic sections, and plane trigonometry. It covers everything from the basics of geometric shapes and angles to the more advanced concepts of trigonometric functions and equations, making it an essential resource for students and teachers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

446 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1869

About the author

Elias Loomis was an American mathematician with a large interest in the sciences. He wrote about mathematics, astronomy, meteorology and natural philosophy.