Description

Number Stories of Long Ago, written by David Eugene Smith and published in 1919, is a collection of mathematical stories that take readers on a journey through history. The book is intended for children and is designed to make math fun and engaging. Each story is centered around a mathematical concept, such as counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and is set in a different time period, from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe. The stories are illustrated with charming black and white drawings that capture the spirit of each era. The book also includes a glossary of mathematical terms and a list of suggested activities to help children explore the concepts further. Overall, Number Stories of Long Ago is a delightful way to introduce children to math and history at the same time.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.