The Parabola, Ellipse, and Hyperbola: Treated Geometrically (1879)

The Parabola, Ellipse, and Hyperbola: Treated Geometrically is a mathematical textbook written by Robert William Griffin and published in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive treatment of the three conic sections - the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola - from a geometric perspective. It covers topics such as the definition and properties of each conic section, their focus and directrix, their equations in various forms, and their transformations. The book also includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers develop their understanding of the concepts presented. The Parabola, Ellipse, and Hyperbola: Treated Geometrically is a valuable resource for students and professionals in the fields of mathematics and physics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.