Trachtenberg Mathematics

Date: 12/08/96 at 19:03:13
From: Paul M Blake
Subject: Trachtenberg Mathematics

A  long time ago I had a book on "Trachtenberg System" of mathematics. 
This was a book on "speed math" or a way of thinking about math in 
your head enabling the reader to quickly solve general math problems 
without the aid of pencil and papers.  I have for several years been 
looking for this book.  The closest I've come is an inquiry from 
someone in Scotland who was searching for this same book.  I wrote to 
him and have not yet received a response of any kind.  

Coming upon this web site while surfing one day I thought I'd send you
this message.  Perhaps somewhere in your records or possibly someone
connected with your institution knows something about this 
Trachtenberg system or something similar?  Any information you can 
provide would be appreciated.  Thank you for your consideration.

Date: 12/08/96 at 23:55:49
From: Doctor Sarah
Subject: Re: Trachtenberg Mathematics

Hi Paul - 

The Trachtenberg Speed System of Basic Mathematics

       By Ann Cutler 
       Translated and adapted by Ann Cutler and Rudolph McShane 

       Greenwood Press Reprint. Garden City. 1960. 270 pages 
       LC 81-13439. ISBN 0-313-23200-8

  is on the Web at

  http://www.opengroup.com/mabooks/031/0313232008.shtml   

-Doctor Sarah,  The Math Forum
 Check out our web site!  http://mathforum.org/dr.math/   

Date: 12/09/96 at 03:46:37
From: Paul M Blake
Subject: Re: Trachtenberg Mathematics

Thank you!  Thank you so much for the speedy reply to my question 
about the Trachtenberg method of mathematics!  I am surprised with the 
speed with which you replied and am thankful that you had the 
available resources to find this when I have not been able to do so 
myself or with the assistance of one or two local book merchants!

I am also forwarding on your reply to the person in Scotland who was
searching for the book also.  Thanks again.