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""An Account of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of John Napier, of Merchiston"" is a book written by David Stewart and published in 1787. The book is a biography of John Napier, a Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is best known for his invention of logarithms. The book begins with a detailed account of Napier's early life, including his family background, education, and early interests in science and mathematics. It then goes on to describe his major contributions to mathematics, including the invention of logarithms, the use of decimal fractions, and his work on spherical trigonometry. The book also covers Napier's other inventions, including his ""Napier's bones"" and his work on the design of war machines. Additionally, it describes his involvement in politics and his relationship with other prominent figures of his time, such as King James VI of Scotland and Sir Walter Raleigh. Overall, ""An Account of the Life, Writings, and Inventions of John Napier, of Merchiston"" is a comprehensive and detailed biography of one of the most important mathematicians of the 16th and 17th centuries. It provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of a man who made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and science.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.