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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book:*Number Stories of Long Ago* by David Eugene Smith explores the origins and early development of numbers and counting systems across ancient civilizations. The book illustrates how early humans used numbers for practical purposes like trade, measurement, and record-keeping, gradually evolving symbolic representations of quantity. Through engaging narratives, Smith highlights the diverse cultural contributions to arithmetic and numerical concepts, tracing the progression from primitive counting to more sophisticated mathematical ideas. This work offers a rich historical perspective on how numbers shaped human civilization, making it an insightful read for both students and enthusiasts of mathematical history. About The Author: David Eugene Smith (1860–1944) was a prominent American mathematician, educator, and historian renowned for his influential contributions to mathematics education and history. He authored and edited numerous key textbooks, including *Plane and Solid Geometry* and *The Teaching of Arithmetic*, shaping early 20th-century math instruction. Smith was also a pioneering historian, producing landmark works like *History of Modern Mathematics* and *A History of Mathematics in America*. His collaborations extended internationally, notably on Japanese mathematics history. Throughout his career, Smith advanced math pedagogy through clear teaching methods and meticulous scholarship, leaving a lasting legacy in both education and mathematical historiography. The Title 'Number Stories of Long Ago written/authored/edited by David Eugene Smith', published in the year 1919. The ISBN 9789374141311 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 180 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book