Ruler & Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions (Wooden Books North America Editions) - Softcover

Sutton, Andrew

 
9781952178092: Ruler & Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions (Wooden Books North America Editions)

Synopsis

How do you draw a heptagon? What about a heptakaidecagon? How do you fit circles perfectly into triangles? And around them? If the computer is down - could you do it with ruler and compass?

In this unique pocket book, Andrew Sutton guides you through the once treasured principles of ruler and compass constructions, used for centuries by architects, carpenters, stonemasons, and master craftsmen. Designed to last until the lights go out, this is a timeless book.

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About the Author

Andrew Sutton is a high school mathematics teacher based in the UK. He has taught in London and New York and has a special interest in mathematics in art.

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9780802717764: Ruler & Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions: 34 (Wooden Books)

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ISBN 10:  0802717764 ISBN 13:  9780802717764
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA, 2009
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