A Memoir Of Zerah Colbur (1833)

A Memoir Of Zerah Colburn (1833) is an autobiographical account written by Zerah Colburn, an American child prodigy who gained fame in the early 19th century for his exceptional mathematical abilities. The book chronicles Colburn's life from his humble beginnings in Vermont to his rise to international celebrity status as a mathematical genius. It details his experiences as a traveling performer, his encounters with prominent figures such as President Andrew Jackson and mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, and his struggles with alcoholism and financial difficulties. The memoir also includes examples of Colburn's impressive mental calculations and an appendix with mathematical problems for readers to solve. Overall, A Memoir Of Zerah Colburn provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual and his impact on the world of mathematics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.