Marks' first lessons in geometry / In two parts. Objectively presented, and designed for the use of primary classes in grammar schools, academies, etc.

by Bernhard Marks

1869.

Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1868, by

BERNHARD MARKS,

In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the District of California.

Geo. C. Rand & Avery, Electrotypers and Printers,

3 Cornhill, Boston.

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PREFACE.

How it ever came to pass that Arithmetic should be taught to the extent attained in the grammar schools of the civilized world, while Geometry is almost wholly excluded from them, is a problem for which the author of this little book has often sought a solution, but with only this result; viz., that Arithmetic, being considered an elementary branch, is included in all systems of elementary instruction; but Geometry, being regarded as a higher branch, is reserved for systems of advanced education, and is, on that account, reached by but very few of the many who need it.

The error here is fundamental. Instead of teaching the elements of all branches, we teach elementary branches much too exhaustively.