Early American Numbers

Title

Early American Numbers

Creator

Michelle Burnham

Subject

Math Textbooks from the late Eighteenth Century

Description

Math textbooks and assorted adjacent genres from the collections of the American Antiquarian Society

Publisher

Santa Clara University

Contributor

Michelle Burnham

Date

1770-1820

Type

Text

Language

English

Coverage

1770-1830

Collection Items

Bill of Exchange form from Walsh
Sample form for a bill of exchange

Word problem about exchange in Japan from Walsh
Calculation word problem about exchanging silver watches in Japan

Word problem about exchange from Walsh/Manila
Calculation word problem about exchanging sugar in Manila

Exchange word problem from Walsh/China
Calculation word problem on exchanging tea in China

Exchange word problem from Walsh/Batavia
Calculation word problem about currency exchange in Batavia

Nobleman word problem from Fisher
Math word problem about calculating a nobleman's income
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