First published in 1879, this textbook is a comprehensive guide to arithmetic, covering everything from basic addition and subtraction to complex fractions, decimals, and square roots. It includes hundreds of practice problems, examples, and diagrams to help students master the principles of arithmetic. A must-have for anyone looking to improve their math skills or brush up on the fundamentals of arithmetic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.