Mental Arithmetic

This book is in fair condition, showing significant wear on the cover with frayed edges and a faded spine. The binding remains intact, though aged. There are inscriptions and pencil sketches on the inside pages, which add character but may detract for some collectors. No dust jacket is present. ##

"Mental Arithmetic" by John W. Hopkins and P. H. Underwood, first published by The Macmillan Company in New York in 1903, is a specialized Texas Edition designed for educational purposes. Hopkins, the Superintendent of Galveston Schools, and Underwood, a mathematics teacher at Ball High School, crafted this book to enhance mental calculation skills. This edition, reprinted in August 1903, is distinctive as a Texas Edition, reflecting regional educational needs of the time. The book's focus on mental arithmetic makes it a valuable historical resource for understanding early 20th-century educational practices in Texas. Despite its age, this copy is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the cover and some inscriptions inside, adding a personal historical touch. ##