Cocker's decimal arithmetick: . wherein is shewed the nature and use of decimal fractions, in the usual rules of arithmetick, and in the mensuration of planes and solids. Together with tables of interest, and rebate for the valuation of leases and annuities, present, or in reversion, and rules for calculating of those tables. Whereunto is added his Artificial arithmetick, shewing the genesis or fabrick of the logarithmes, and their use in the extraction of roots, the solving of questions in anatocisme, and in other arithmetical rules in a method not usually practised. Also his Algebraical arithmetick, containing the doctrine of composing and resolving an equation; with all other rules requisite for the understanding of that mysterious art, according to the method used by Mr. John Kerley in his incomparable treatise of algebra. Composed by Edward Cocker, late practitioner in the arts of writing, arithmetick, and engraving. Perused, corrected, and published by John Hawkins, ...
Edward Cocker (1631-1675)
Category
Books
Date
1685
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3052001
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],144,135-181,180-436p. . ill.. . 8vo.. Imperfect: wanting first 3 leaves (including title page) and all after p. 420. Title and imprint details from ESTC. Not identified in 1768 catalogue.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on inside front board: "John Bacon April 20 1712".. Binding: Seventeenth-century sheepskin binding; double blind fillet border.
Makers and roles
Edward Cocker (1631-1675) John Hawkins (17th century) John Kersey (1616-1690)