Benjamin Franklin's Numbers: An Unsung Mathematical Odyssey

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Illustrated
2007
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Revealing the mathematical side of Benjamin Franklin, this book explains the mathematics behind Franklin's popular Poor Richard's Almanac , which featured such things as population estimates and a host of mathematical digressions. It includes optional math problems that challenge readers to match wits with the Founding Father himself.

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Revealing the mathematical side of Benjamin Franklin, this book explains the mathematics behind Franklin's popular "Poor Richard's Almanac", which featured such things as population estimates and a host of mathematical digressions. It includes optional math problems that challenge readers to match wits with the Founding Father himself.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 272
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 15 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 0691129568
ISBN 13: 9780691129563

Benjamin Franklin's Numbers: An Unsung Mathematical Odyssey

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$24.78

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$24.78

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