A Concise Geometry by Clement V. Durell
A Concise Geometry - Table of Contents
- 1. Riders, Numerical and Theoretical
- 2. Practical Geometry
- 3. Proofs of Geometric Theorems
- 4. Proofs of Constructions
What You Will Learn in A Concise Geometry
A Concise Geometry by Clement V. Durell is a classic mathematical resource designed to make plane geometry accessible and logically rigorous. Published during an era of significant educational reform, Durell's teaching philosophy focuses on eliminating unnecessary complexities while preserving formal geometric logic. This structured approach allows undergraduate students and self-paced learners to build a reliable foundation in foundational high school geometry principles without feeling overwhelmed by abstract theorems.
The narrative progresses systematically from introductory lines, angles, and intersecting rays to comprehensive studies of congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles. By combining practical geometric constructions with step-by-step logical proofs, Durell bridges the gap between intuitive visual reasoning and formal mathematics. Each chapter features carefully curated exercise sets that encourage active problem-solving, making area calculations, loci problems, and angle relationships straightforward to master.
Highly regarded by educators and academics for its clarity and brevity, this timeless text remains an invaluable asset for secondary school preparation, college refresher courses, and historical mathematics research. Durell’s masterwork continues to serve as an indispensable gateway for anyone seeking classical plane geometry problem solving techniques and enduring analytical confidence.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
A Concise Geometry by Clement V. Durell
Publisher:
G. Bell And Sons Limited
Year:
1921
Pages:
333
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
1164352016
ISBN-13 #:
978-1164352013
License:
Public Domain Work
Amazon:
Amazon
About the Author: Clement Vavasor Durell
The author Clement Vavasor Durell
(1882-1968) was a renowned British mathematician and senior master at Winchester College who authored some of the most widely used mathematics textbooks of the twentieth century. His innovative teaching methods focused on making abstract mathematical ideas clear, practical, and accessible for students across the United Kingdom.
Through his prolific writing career, Durell revolutionized school curricula by emphasizing concise logical reasoning. Today, his influential publications remain historically significant for scholars studying classical British mathematics textbook design and curriculum development.
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