"Comic Arithmetic" by Percival Leigh is a humorous exploration of math basics interwoven with social commentary from the 1800's. Beginning with an introduction that exaggerates math's importance to an individual’s status, the book cleverly uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to critique the norms of everyday life. Through a lighthearted and satirical tone, the author engages readers from diverse backgrounds, making math concepts accessible while simultaneously mocking societal structures and inviting readers to consider how numbers shape governance and business.

Comic Arithmetic
By Percival Leigh
Numbers become hilarious as basic arithmetic serves as a stage for wit, satirizing society alongside calculations.
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