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Alternate Title(s): Organum mathematicum
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Author: Gaspar Schott
Publication Location: Würzburg
Year: 1668

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In this mathematics textbook, Schott explained the rod-based calculating machine designed by his fellow Jesuit, Athanasius Kircher. The philosopher Leibniz also created a calculating machine, described in 1666, which he offered to the emperor of China.

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