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Ancient geometry: Ruler and compass skills for a world without computers.
Ruler & Compass
Practical Geometric Constructions
$18.23
- Paperback
64 pages
- Release Date
14 March 2022
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Summary
How do you draw a heptagon? What about a heptakaidecagon? How do you fit circles perfectly into triangles? And around them? If the computer is down - could you do it with ruler and compass?
In this unique pocket book, Andrew Sutton guides you through the once treasured principles of ruler and compass constructions, used for centuries by architects, carpenters, stonemasons, and master craftsmen. Designed to last until the lights go out, this is a timeless book.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781952178092 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1952178096 |
| Author: | Andrew Sutton |
| Publisher: | Wooden Books |
| Imprint: | Wooden Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 14 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 91g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 138mm x 166mm |
| Series: | Wooden Books North America Editions |
138 × 166 mm
A-Format111 × 178 mm
B-Format130 × 198 mm
C-Format153 × 234 mm
A4210 × 297 mm
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About The Author
Andrew Sutton
Andrew Sutton is a high school mathematics teacher based in the UK. He has taught in London and New York and has a special interest in mathematics in art.
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