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Mathematical dissertaions on a variety of physical and analytical subjects
Containing, among other particulars, a demonstration of the true figure which the Earth, or any planet must acquire from its rotation about an axis. A general investigation of the attraction at the surfaces of bodies nearly spherical. A determination of the meridional parts, and the lengths of the several degrees of the meridian, accoding to the true figure of the Earth. An investigtion of the height of the tides in the ocean. A new theory of astronomical-refractions, with exact tables deduced therefrom. A new and very exact method for approximating the roots of equations in numbers; that quintuples the number of places at each operation. Several new methods for the summation of series. Some new and very useful improvements in the inverse method of fluxions. The whole in a general and perspicuous manner. By Thomas Simpson -
A new mathematical dictionary
wherein is contain'd, not only the explanation of the bare terms, But likewise an History of the rise, progress, State, Properties, &c. of things, both in pure mathematics, and natural philosophy, So far as these last come under a Mathematical Consideration. The second edition, with large additions. By E. Stone, F.R.S -
Miscellaneous correspondence
containing essays, dissertations, &c. on various subjects, ... -
A miscellany of mathematical problems
In three volumes. By Anthony Thacker, Teacher of the Mathematicks at Birmingham Free-School. And the Author of the Ladies Diary. Vol.I. Containing, I. A New Method of solving Geometrical Problems: II. A Complete Treatise of Spherical Trigonometry, wherein each Case is solved as well by a neat Equation, to lay a Foundation for solving difficult Problems in Spherics, as by the Logarithms for common Purposes. III. A Collection of Spherical Problems. IV. Contains a Variety of unlimited Questions, and Diophantine Problems. V. The Solutions to the Questions in the Gentleman's and Ladies Diary, for the present Year 1743 -
Horæ mathematicæ vacuæ: or, a treatise of the golden and ecliptick numbers. Containing, I. An easy and certain Method for finding the Change of the Moon for any Time past or to come, from the Creation to the End of the World, by the Rectification of the Golden Number. II. An easy and certain Method for finding the Eclipses both of the Sun and Moon for any Time past or to come, from the Creation to the End of the World, by a Number of Years called, The Ecliptick Number. III. Of the Fractions of the Square and Cube Roots. To which is added, examples for the practice of the golden and ecliptick numbers, to find thereby the Change or Age of the Moon, taken out of The Scripture Chronology demonstrated by Astronomical Observations. By Arthur Bedford, M. A. Chaplain to His Royal Highness Frederick Prince of Wales, and to the Haberdashers Hospital at Hoxton, near London