Benjamin Franklin's numbers : an unsung mathematical odyssey / Paul C. Pasles.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780691129563
- ISBN: 0691129568
- Physical Description: 254 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The book Franklin never wrote -- A brief history of magic -- Almanacs and assembly -- Interlude: philomath math -- Publisher, theorist, inventor, innovator -- A visit to the country -- The mutation spreads (adventures among the English) -- Circling the square -- Newly unearthed discoveries -- Legacy.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Mathematics > History.
Magic squares. - Genre:
- Puzzles and games.
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 510.92 PAS (Text) | 37810434645874 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
