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Equal parts history and mathematics, this book describes the mathematical side of Ben Franklin's life. It includes the story of Franklin's magic squares and circles, Poor Richard's almanacs, and more. Intended for a general audience, 'Benjamin Franklin's Numbers' assumes no technical skills beyond basic arithmetic.Pasles, Paul C. is the author of 'Benjamin Franklin's Numbers An Unsung Mathematical Odyssey', published 2007 under ISBN 9780691129563 and ISBN 0691129568.
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