The Private Instructor, Or, Mathematics Simplified: Comprising Every Thing Necessary in Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Conveyancing, Mensuration, and Guaging, to Form and Complete the Man of Business : the Whole Upon an Improved Plan Not Only Adapted to Private Instruction, But Also the Use of Schools |
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