Tabulae Mathematicae: Or Tables Of The Natural Sines, Tangents, And Secants (1671) Paperback - 2009

Tabulae Mathematicae: Or Tables Of The Natural Sines, Tangents, And Secants is a mathematical reference book written by John Newton and published in 1671. The book contains tables of natural sines, tangents, and secants, which were used in trigonometry and navigation at the time. The tables were designed to be used by sailors and navigators to calculate the position of a ship at sea, and they were also used by astronomers to calculate the position of celestial bodies. The book is written in Latin, and it includes detailed instructions on how to use the tables, as well as examples of their application. The tables are based on the work of the mathematician John Napier, and they were considered to be highly accurate and reliable at the time. Overall, Tabulae Mathematicae is an important historical document that provides insight into the development of mathematical and navigational techniques during the 17th century.And The Logarithms Of The Sines And Tangents To Every Degree And Hundred Part Of A Degree In The Quadrant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.