IDENTITY STATEMENT
Reference code(s): GB 0103 MS ADD 57
Held at: University College London
Title: Emerson's 'Elements of Geometry'
Date(s): Created c1761-1767
Level of description: Collection (fonds)
Extent: 1 volume
Name of creator(s): Emerson | William | 1701-1782 | mathematician
CONTEXT
Administrative/Biographical history:
William Emerson was born in Hurworth, Durham, on 14 May 1701. He went into teaching but did not take to it, so he decided to devote himself entirely to the study of mathematics. In 1749 he published his treatise on 'Fluxions', the first of a series of books. 'Elements of Geometry' was published in 1763. He also published a regular course of mathematical manuals for young students. Emerson died on 20 May 1782.
CONTENT
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Manuscript version of 'Elements of Geometry'. It covers books 1-3, with 4 pages of notes on velocity which are dated 6 March 1767.
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Language/scripts of material: English
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Open.
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Normal copyright restrictions apply.
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Presented to University College London by Sir Gregory Foster.
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DESCRIPTION NOTES
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Date(s) of descriptions: 1999