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THE Euclid is founded on Simson's second edition (1762). In addition to the text there are a few definitions and some judicious explanatory notes. The Algebra (or Primer as the author styles it) is divided into three parts, Part I. Notation, Addition, and Subtraction; Part II. Multiplication, Division, and Simple Equations; Part III. Measures and Multiples, Fractions, and Quadratic Equations. The proof here given of − a x − b = ab, due to Euler, appears to be quite sound. Mr. Hudson states his belief that this proof was misunderstood by Mr. Mill in his criticism (“Logic,” vol. ii., ninth edition, p. 408). This little work is an excellent one, and contains a vast amount of good matter in a small compass. Mr. Hudson has performed his task in no perfunctory manner. Both books are brought out with a view to teaching the subjects of which they treat as required by the new code. They are very neatly printed and got up.
Euclid.
Books I. and II. Edited By W. H. H. Hudson Algebra By the same. (London: The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge).
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Euclid . Nature 18, 641 (1878). https://doi.org/10.1038/018641a0
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