Curiosa Mathematica, Part 1: A New Theory of Parallels (1890)

by Lewis Carroll

Book Overview

Curiosa Mathematica, Part 1: A New Theory Of Parallels is a book written by Charles L. Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, in 1890. The book presents a new theory on the concept of parallels in geometry. Dodgson argues that Euclid's fifth postulate, which states that through a point not on a given line, only one line can be drawn parallel to the given line, is not necessary in geometry. Instead, he proposes a new theory that allows for the possibility...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143681720X
• ISBN13: 9781436817202
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"