Elias Loomis was an American mathematician with a keen interest in the sciences. His writings explored the realms of mathematics, astronomy, meteorology, and natural philosophy. Through his work, he provided insights into the interconnectedness of various scientific disciplines during his era.
This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of geometry, conic sections, and plane trigonometry. It covers everything from the basics of geometric shapes and angles to the more advanced concepts of trigonometric functions and equations, making it an essential resource for students and teachers alike.
A classic textbook on algebra, written by mathematician Elias Loomis and first published in 1850. The book covers all of the essentials of algebra, including equations, exponents, logarithms, and more. Widely used as a textbook in the mid-19th century, this book provides a valuable historical perspective on a foundational area of mathematics.
Excerpt from Tables of Logarithms of Numbers and of Sines and Tangents for Every Ten Seconds of the Quadrant: With Other Useful Tables The Table of Corrections to Middle Latitude was computed entirely anew. The corresponding table in common use, which was originally computed by Workman, contains more than four hundred errors, sev eral of them amounting to two minutes.
Sharpen your mathematical skills and explore the mysteries of calculus with this classic textbook. Written by renowned professor Elias Loomis, this book offers a clear and concise introduction to the principles of analytical geometry and calculus, making it an essential text for students and scholars alike.
Who Came From Braintree, England In The Year 1638, And Settled In Windsor, Connecticut, In 1639 (1875)
Reprinted from 1875 edition. Excerpt from The Descendants of Joseph Loomis, Who Came From Braintree, England, in the Year 1638, and Settled in Windsor, Connecticut, in 1639 There is another kind of error which may have been sometimes committed, in combining the materials derived from the public records of such towns as Windsor, Colchester, Lebanon, etc., where there were two persons of the same name and nearly of the same age, a record of a marriage or death may have been ascribed to the wrong person.