Recreations in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy ...; Volume 2

<p>Recreations in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy Volume 2 presents a fascinating collection of mathematical and scientific puzzles and recreations. Originally compiled by Jacques Ozanam and later updated by Jean Etienne Montucla this volume offers a glimpse into the intellectual amusements of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Explore a variety of problems and challenges designed to entertain and educate showcasing the historical development of mathematical and scientific thought. This book provides engaging content for enthusiasts interested in the history of mathematics science and recreational problem-solving.</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>