Antique 1822 The Scholar's Arithmetic Jacob Willetts Math School Book Leather

This authentic 1822 printing of Jacob Willetts' "The Scholar's Arithmetic" serves as a fascinating window into early 19th-century American education. Published in Poughkeepsie by Paraclete Potter, this fourth edition "Stereotype Edition" features the original full leather binding and contains comprehensive lessons in mathematics ranging from basic operations to compound division. The text includes a recommendation from H. Davis, President of Middlebury College, and provides a rare look at the pedagogical methods used in United States schools during the post-Revolutionary era. Author: Jacob Willetts Title: The Scholar's Arithmetic Year Printed: 1822 Edition: Fourth Edition (Stereotype) Publisher: Paraclete Potter Place of Publication: Poughkeepsie, NY Binding: Hardcover Leather Subject: Science & Medicine Topic: Mathematics Language: English Country of Origin: United States Original/Facsimile: Original Signed: No Personalized: No Keywords: Antique Book, 19th Century, Americana, Rare Books, Educational History, Leather Bound, Early American, Math Textbook, Collector Item, Poughkeepsie History, Academic, Vintage Science, Schooling History, 1800s, Ephemera