Publisher's Synopsis
Elementary Synthetic Geometry is a mathematical textbook written by George Bruce Halsted and first published in 1892. The book covers the basics of synthetic geometry, which is the study of geometric figures and their properties using only the tools of Euclidean geometry, such as points, lines, and angles. The book is designed for students who are just starting to learn geometry and provides a clear and concise introduction to the subject.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the basic concepts of Euclidean geometry, such as points, lines, angles, and planes. The second part covers the properties of triangles, including congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem. The third part covers circles and their properties, including tangents, chords, and inscribed angles.Throughout the book, Halsted provides clear explanations of the concepts and theorems, and includes numerous examples and exercises to help students develop their understanding of the material. The book also includes a number of illustrations and diagrams to help students visualize the geometric figures and concepts.Overall, Elementary Synthetic Geometry is a classic textbook that provides a solid foundation in the basics of Euclidean geometry. It is an essential resource for students of mathematics, engineering, and other fields that require a strong 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.
