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082			_a516.1 OGI
100			_aC.Stanley Ogilvy
245		0	_aExcursions in Geometry
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aNew York
260			_bDover Publications
260			_c1990
300			_a175p.
520			_aA charming, entertaining, and instructive book &;. The writing is exceptionally lucid, as in the author's earlier books, &; and the problems carefully selected for maximum interest and elegance." &; Martin Gardner.This book is intended for people who liked geometry when they first encountered it (and perhaps even some who did not) but sensed a lack of intellectual stimulus and wondered what was missing, or felt that the play was ending just when the plot was finally becoming interesting.In this superb treatment, Professor Ogilvy demonstrates the mathematical challenge and satisfaction to be had from geometry, the only requirements being two simple implements (straightedge and compass) and a little thought. Avoiding topics that require an array of new definitions and abstractions, Professor Ogilvy draws upon material that is either self-evident in the classical sense or very easy to prove.
546			_aEnglish
650			_aExcursions
650			_aGeomtetry
942			_cText Book
999			_c25047 _d25047