Publisher's Synopsis
Harvey's Essentials of Arithmetic is a comprehensive guide to arithmetic, written by Lorenzo Dow Harvey and first published in 1914. The book covers all the essential topics of arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as more advanced concepts such as fractions, decimals, and percentages. What sets this book apart from other arithmetic texts is its focus on practical applications. The author includes numerous examples and problems that are specifically related to agriculture, commerce, and other vocations. This makes the book particularly useful for students who are interested in pursuing careers in these fields.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different topic. The first section introduces the basic operations of arithmetic, while the second section focuses on fractions and decimals. The third section covers percentages and interest, and the fourth section deals with measurement and the metric system. The final section includes a variety of miscellaneous topics, such as bank discount, exchange, and partnership.Throughout the book, the author provides clear explanations and step-by-step instructions for solving problems. He also includes numerous examples and practice problems, which are designed to help students master the concepts and skills covered in each section.Overall, Harvey's Essentials of Arithmetic is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their arithmetic skills, especially those who are interested in pursuing careers in agriculture, commerce, or other vocations.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.
