A Memoir Of Zerah Colbur (1833) - Hardback - 9781436924122

""A Memoir of Zerah Colburn"" is a book written by Zerah Colburn himself, and published in 1833. It is an autobiographical account of Colburn's life, who was a child prodigy in mathematics during the early 19th century.The book begins with Colburn's childhood, where he displays an uncanny ability for mental arithmetic. He was able to solve complex mathematical problems in his head at a very young age, which garnered him a lot of attention and fame.As Colburn grew older, his talent for mathematics continued to flourish, and he began to travel around the world, giving lectures and demonstrations of his abilities. He also worked as a teacher and a tutor, helping others to develop their own mathematical skills.Throughout the book, Colburn reflects on his life and his accomplishments, as well as the challenges he faced as a child prodigy. He also discusses his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, and how his talent for mathematics affected those relationships.Overall, ""A Memoir of Zerah Colburn"" is a fascinating account of a remarkable individual who was ahead of his time in terms of his mathematical abilities. It provides a unique insight into the life of a child prodigy during the 19th century, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mathematics or the lives of extraordinary individuals.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.

• | Author: Zerah Colburn
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Aug 18, 2008
• | Number of Pages: 212 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 143692412X
• | ISBN-13: 9781436924122