Publisher's Synopsis
The ""Textbook of Elementary Plane Geometry"" by Julius Petersen was first published in 1880 and is a comprehensive guide to the principles and concepts of plane geometry. The book is designed for use in high school or college level courses and covers topics such as points, lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and polygons.The book is divided into several sections, each of which builds upon the previous one. The first section introduces the basic concepts of geometry, such as points, lines, and angles, and explains how to use these concepts to solve problems. The subsequent sections cover more advanced topics, such as congruence, similarity, and the Pythagorean theorem.Throughout the book, Petersen provides numerous examples and exercises to help students understand the material. He also includes detailed explanations of the various theorems and formulas used in geometry, making it easy for students to follow along.Overall, the ""Textbook of Elementary Plane Geometry"" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn or teach the principles of plane geometry. Its clear and concise explanations, along with its numerous examples and exercises, make it an ideal textbook for high school or college level courses.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.
