Mathematical Treasure: Halcken's Deliciae Mathematicae

Paul Halcken (1662-1731) was a German schoolmaster from the Hanseatic city Buxtehude near Hamburg. His Deliciae Mathematicae [Mathematical Senses or Understanding], published in 1719, appears to have been written as a reference on mathematics. It contained 574 problems and was consulted by schoolmasters for useful student exercises.

Halcken's portrait proudly serves as the frontispiece for the work.

A second illustrated title page further introduces the text. Note the depictions of mathematical applications.

Some sample pages from Halcken’s Deliciae:

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