02262cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500750014524600750022026400510029530000470034633600260039333700260041933800360044550000310048150800870051252012080059953400450180765300360185285600430188899900170193133093UtSlPG20260610133744.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQA1 aRecord, Robert,d1510?-155814aThe Path-Way to Knowledg, Containing the First Principles of Geometrie1 aThe Path-Way to Knowledge, Containing the First Principles of Geometry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-07-05  aProduced by Louise Hope, Jon Ingram, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.  a"The Path-Way to Knowledg, Containing the First Principles of Geometrie" by Robert Recorde is a mathematical textbook written in the 16th century. This work serves as an introduction to the principles and first teachings of geometry, aiming to make the concepts accessible for practical use in various fields including astronomy, construction, and everyday measurement. The text promises to equip readers with foundational knowledge needed to understand and apply geometric principles in practical scenarios.  The opening of this text sets the stage for a structured exploration of geometry and its relevance to practical life. Recorde introduces the subject with a focus on definitions and foundational concepts, indicating that the first of the four books will define essential terms and principles used in geometry. The author emphasizes the necessity of geometry in various professions, highlighting its importance for merchants, carpenters, and masons among others. He also sets the tone for a diligent academic pursuit, inviting readers to appreciate geometry not only for its utility but as a critical element of learning to attain wisdom and virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGeometry -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33093  c73939d73939