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Author: Seth Partridge
Publication Location: London
Year: 1692

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After a century of calculating instrument innovation, Partridge created the slide-rule. Edmund Gunter designed a logarithmic scale in 1620. William Oughtred placed two logarithmic scales side-by-side to perform multiplication and division in 1630. Partridge combined the scales, one inside the other, so that the internal one could slide easily and be read off conveniently as it is held.

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Theme(s): Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific Instruments
Chronological Period: 17th century
Geographical Region(s): England, Europe
Resource Type: Book