A Short Treatise On the Conic Sections

In Which the Three Curves Are Derived From a General Description On a Plane, and the Most Useful Properties of Each Are Deduced From a Common Principle

af Thomas Newton

First published in 1747, this classic text on conic sections lays out the most essential concepts and properties in a clear and concise manner. Newton's approach provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the topic, making it an ideal resource for students and teachers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and pos... (Læs mere)