This comprehensive treatise provides a detailed exploration of plane-coordinate geometry and its applications in mathematics and physics. With clear explanations and numerous examples, O'Brien guides the reader through the intricacies of this complex field, making it accessible even to those with no prior experience. Whether you are a student or a professional, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of geometric principles. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.