In 1583, Thomas Harriot entered the service of Sir Walter Raleigh as an instructor in the art of navigation and as an expert in other mathematical matters. In about the year 1591, Raleigh asked Harriot some questions about stacking cannon balls, which Harriot was able to resolve.
We explore some of the further questions and consequences that flow from the initial inquiry.
We explore some of the further questions and consequences that flow from the initial inquiry.
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