versity. The Reader who wishes for farther information,
is referred to Mr. Woodhouse's treatise, or that of
Cagnoli, to the latter of which are appended extensive
Tables of trigonometrical formulæ.
From this performance the only credit expected is
that of having endeavoured to place principles in a clear
light, and to render a service to the younger students by
setting before them a series of Problems, on the solution
of which they are recommended to exercise their own
ingenuity; for which purpose a table of Contents has
been prefixed.
To the Syndics of the University Press, who from
the funds which are placed at their disposal, with great
readiness agreed to bear a considerable part of the ex-
pence of printing, most sincere thanks are due; and this
opportunity is taken of gratefully acknowledging the
obligation.