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Book, Summablitz Weltrechenbuch I

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Description
This is the seventh edition of a small book written by Paul Arthur Söhner of Berlin and published by Summablitz. It claims to be a “Weltrechenbuch,” that is to say a “world computing book,” that will save its readers from further multiplication and division. According to an introduction, it was first published in 1909. This edition of the book contains multiplication tables for integers ranging from 2 to 100 as well as tables of reciprocals and square and cube roots.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Söhner, Paul Arthur
date made
1931
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Hammer
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .6 cm x 12.4 cm x 16.4 cm; 1/4 in x 4 7/8 in x 6 15/32 in
Object Name
Book
Book, Summablitz Weltrechenbuch I
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