02148cam a22003013u 4500 42745 UtSlPG 20260610133958.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 QA Winnecke, Friedrich August Theodor, 1835-1897 Gauss, ein Umriss seines Lebens und Wirkens Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-05-20 Produced by Peter Becker, UB Braunschweig and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Gauss, ein Umriss seines Lebens und Wirkens" by Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work offers an insightful and detailed look at the life and contributions of the eminent mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. The book likely chronicles the milestones of Gauss's life, focusing on his mathematical and scientific advancements, as well as his personal challenges and achievements. The narrative provides an overview of Gauss's extraordinary intellect and early signs of genius, including how he learned to read and calculate at a remarkably young age. It follows his academic journey from being a child prodigy to becoming a celebrated mathematician and astronomer, highlighting key discoveries such as the method of least squares and his groundbreaking work, "Disquisitiones Arithmeticae." The biography also delves into his personal life, including his relationships, struggles, and the impact of historical events on his work. Winnecke aims to present not just Gauss’s academic prowess but also a well-rounded portrait of the man behind the mathematics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gauss, Carl Friedrich, 1777-1855 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42745 83584 83584