Books with author Elmer A. Lyman

The author of this book has found in his experience that students are interested in the study of mathematics only in so far as they are able to think their way through the work. Consequently, the attempt has been made to prepare a geometry through which it will not only be possible but necessar}T for the student to work his way, relying on his own reasoning powers. Demonstrations of the more difficult theorems have been given in full. It is, however, important that the student should early in the work get into the spirit of working out demonstrations for himself. A ccordingly, the proofs of many of the easier theorems have been left for the student, although frequently a suggestion as to method of proof is given. Many easy exercises are introduced throughout the book bearing directly on the theorems which they follow. This affords the student an opportunity of applying the principles brought out in the theorem and offers a test of his ability to work out demonstrations for himself. Such suggestions as seem necessary are given to the more difficult exercises, to aid the student. In addition to the exercises scattered throughout the text, miscellaneous exercises are given at the end of each book. The student is, for the most part, left to his own resources in solving these exercises. The teacher is the proper person to determine the nature of the assistance to be given.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.