Location arithmetic

Location arithmetic is a mathematical instrument.

Contents

Overview

One of three devices to aid arithmetic calculation described by John Napier in a treatise.

It is recorded as the work of John Napier.

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

1.
“Location arithmetic”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
Consult the source
2.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q6664794: Location arithmetic
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Consult the source

736 published records in this field, each with its sources named.

Best supported in this field