The Path-Way to Knowledg, Containing the First Principles of Geometrie

"The Path-Way to Knowledg, Containing the First Principles of Geometrie" by Robert Recorde is a 16th-century educational book designed to introduce the basics of geometry. It aims to provide foundational knowledge that can be applied in fields like astronomy, building, and basic measurements. The book promises to give its readers the basic math skills to understand and utilize geometric principles in real-world situations. The text starts with explaining the essential terms, the concepts of geometry, highlighting its importance across many jobs, and is an invitation for people to understand how learning math can expand wisdom and virtue.