American Journal of Mathematics

<p>The American Journal of Mathematics founded in 1878 by J.J. Sylvester at Johns Hopkins University is the oldest continuously published mathematical journal in the Western Hemisphere. This inaugural volume represents a landmark in the development of mathematical research and scholarship in the United States. Featuring articles by leading mathematicians of the era it covers a wide range of topics reflecting the state of mathematical knowledge in the late 19th century. This historical volume offers insights into the evolution of mathematical thought and the establishment of mathematics as a prominent field of study in America. It is an invaluable resource for historians of science mathematicians and anyone interested in the intellectual history of the United States.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p><br>