The Young Mathematician's Guide
by John Ward
John Ward’s (1968-1709) mathematics were best known for being used as the basic teaching of the study of Algebra at Harvard, Yale, Brown, and Dartmouth. His mathematics were also used as a reference at the University of Pennsylvania.[1] Little else is known about the personal life of Ward and there is some disagreement about his contribution to the English teaching of Algebra. The young mathematician’s guide: being a plain and easie introduction to mathematicks: in five parts 3rd edition was published in London, printed for Tho. Horne at the South Entrance of the Royal –Exchange in 1719.
"The first part treats of arithmetic (143 pages). Though very deficient according to modern notions, the presentation of this subject is superior to that in Dilworth's School-master's Assistant. It is less obscure.
Bibliographic Information
Author: John Ward
Title: The Young Mathematician's Guide: Being a Plain and Easie Introduction to the Mathematicks, in Five Parts
Publication Info: 3rd. ed. corr. London: Printed for Tho. Horne at the South Entrance of the Royal-Exchange, 1719.
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Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in contemporary panelled calf, unlettered, red sprinkled edges. Contains portrait of Wars aged 58 in 1706, the year of first publication, engraved by M. Van de Guch with numerous woodcut diagrams in the text. Purchased from Jarndyce, The 19th Century Booksellers.
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References
- ↑ Florian Cajori, The Teaching and History of Mathematics in the United States (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1890), 25.
