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Theorems, corollaries, lemmas, and methods of proof wiley. Since the book is from the 1980s i assume there is no original pdf available. The first site of the pdf, however, is scanned very badly. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Published in 1991 by wellesleycambridge press, the book is a useful resource for educators and selflearners alike. It is only natural that we start these notes with probably the oldest book proof, usually attributed to euclid elements ix, 20.
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