A Source Book in Mathematics

by David Eugene Smith

The writings of Newton, Leibniz, Pascal, Riemann, Bernoulli, and others in a comprehensive selection of 125 treatises dating from the Renaissance to the late 19th century — most unavailable elsewhere. Grouped in five sections: Number; Algebra; Geometry; Probability; and Calculus, Functions, and Quaternions. Includes a biographical-historical introduction for each article.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, Science

736 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1984

About the author

David Eugene Smith was an American mathematician, educator, and editor.

Reviews

[Alexander Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is simply the best mathematics textbook ever. A priceless resource for any student of mathematics. I would never sell mine. This should be the standard U.S. high school math text.