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How John Napier computed values in logarithmic tables?

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Lime S asked:


What was his method to determine the values of log and antilog tables? is it documented somewhere in the web?

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    1. CDA on December 23rd, 2011 9:38 am

      Yes, almost certainly. I have not looked, but try Wikipedia.
      If not, try Encyclopedia Britannica.
      Look up under Napier (or under logarithms)