Comic Arithmetic

Name: Comic Arithmetic
Author: Percival Leigh

By Percival Leigh

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A collection of comic lessons that teach arithmetic signs, rules, and operations by pairing definitions with satirical examples and engraved plates. Each section explains numeration, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and proportion through humorous analogies that lampoon public institutions, commercial practices, and social pretensions. A playful preface frames the material as practical wisdom for everyday life, while successive entries alternate concise rules with caricatural commentary. The tone balances instructional clarity with mock-serious social critique, using exaggerated scenarios to illustrate numerical concepts and the uses and abuses of calculation in civic and private affairs.

About the Author

Percival Leigh

Percival Leigh was a British author and humorist, best known for his contributions to children's literature and educational texts in a comedic style. His works often blend humor with learning, making subjects like arithmetic and grammar more engaging for young readers. Notable titles include "Comic Arithmetic" and "The Comic English Grammar: A New and Facetious Introduction to the English Tongue," which showcase his unique approach to teaching through wit and satire. Leigh's playful narratives and inventive characters have left a lasting impact on the genre of educational literature.