The logarithmic tables of Edward Sang and his daughters

Alexander Duncan Davidson Craik

doi:10.1016/S0315-0860(02)00018-6

The logarithmic tables of Edward Sang and his daughters

Alexander Duncan Davidson Craik

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Edward Sang (1805-1890), aided only by his daughters Flora and Jane, compiled vast logarithmic and other mathematical tables. These exceed in accuracy and extent the tables of the French Bureau du Cadastre, produced by Gaspard de Prony and a multitude of assistants during 1794-1801. Like Prony's, only a small part of Sang's tables was published: his 7-place logarithmic tables of 1871. The contents and fate of Sang's manuscript volumes, the abortive attempts to publish them, and some of Sang's methods are described. A brief biography of Sang outlines his many other contributions to science and technology in both Scotland and Turkey. Remarkably, the tables were mostly compiled in his spare time. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.

Original language	English
Volume	30
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0315-0860(02)00018-6
Publication status	Published - Feb 2003

Keywords

Edward Sang
Gaspard de Prony
Pierre Lefort
logarithms
mathematical tables
Scottish mathematics
GEOMETRY
SCOTLAND

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