An unknown woman teaching geometry to monks. But anyone will enjoy discovering more about a little-known treasure of rare books. The Huntington is home to a priceless collection of mathematics books and incunabula.
Many works are first editions.
Our History of Mathematics course offers students and faculty the unique pleasure of seeing these books and their magnificent illustrations. AMS - MAA Regional Meeting, UC Santa Barbara. Maria Gaetana Agnesi. AMS - MAA National Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Jan. 13, 1999.