Bücher von William Desborough Cooley

Geometrical Propositions Demonstrated Or A Supplement To Euclid: Being A Key To The Exercises Appended To Euclid�������s Elements is a book written by William Desborough Cooley and published in 1840. The book serves as a supplement to Euclid's Elements and provides a key to the exercises present in the original text. It aims to help students understand the concepts of geometry by providing clear and concise demonstrations of geometric propositions. The book covers various topics such as triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and polygons, and provides step-by-step explanations of how to solve problems related to these topics. The author's writing style is straightforward and easy to understand, making it an ideal resource for students and teachers alike. Overall, Geometrical Propositions Demonstrated Or A Supplement To Euclid: Being A Key To The Exercises Appended To Euclid�������s Elements is a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their understanding of geometry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Claudius Ptolemy and the Nile: Or An Inquiry Into That Geographer's Real Merits and Speculative Errors"" is a book written by William Desborough Cooley in 1854. The book is a critical analysis of the work of Claudius Ptolemy, a prominent Greek geographer who lived in the 2nd century AD. Cooley examines Ptolemy's treatment of the Nile River, which was of great importance to the ancient world. The book provides a detailed analysis of Ptolemy's theories and methods, and evaluates his accuracy and reliability as a geographer. Cooley also discusses the historical context in which Ptolemy worked and the impact of his work on subsequent geographers. The book is an important contribution to the study of ancient geography and the history of science.His Knowledge Of Eastern Africa And The Authenticity Of The Mountains Of The Moon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

First published in 1831, this is a three-volume reference text charting the history of exploration. Each volume is divided chronologically by historical era, covering the period from the Roman Empire to the nineteenth century. It is a key tool for anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration.