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Todhunter (I.) — continued.

This work contains all the propositions which are usually included in elementary treatises on Algebra, and a large number of Examples for Exercise. The author has sought to render the work easily intelligible to students, without impairing the accuracy of the demonstrations, or con&shy;tracting the limits of the subject The Examples, about Sixteen hundred and fifty in number, have been selected with a view to illustrate every part ''of the subject. Each chapter is complete in itself; and the work will be'' found peculiarly adapted to the wants of students who are without the aid ''of a teacher. The Answers to the Examples, with hints for the solution of'' some in which assistance may be needed, are given at the end of the book. In the present edition two New Chapters and Three hundred miscellaneous ''Examples have been added. The latter are arranged in sets, each set'' ''containing ten Examples. “It has merits which unquestionably place'' it first in the class to which it belongs.” —.

This treatise contains all the propositions which are usually included in elementary treatises on the theory of Equations, together with Examples ''for exercise. These have been selected from the College and University'' Examination Papers, and the results have been given when it appeared ''necessary. In order to exhibit a comprehensive view of the subject, the'' treatise includes investigations which are not found in all the preceding elementary treatises, and also some investigations which are not to be found ''in any of them. For the Second Edition the work has been revised and'' some additions have been made, the most important being an account of ''the researches of Professor Sylvester respecting Newton's Rule. “A'' thoroughly trustworthy, complete, and yet not too elaborate treatise.” .

The design of this work has been to render the subject intelligible to beginners, and at the same time to afford the student the opportunity of