Philosophy and Fun of Algebra

Mary Everest Boole (1832-1916) was a self-taught mathematician and educator, esteemed for her contributions to pedagogical methods and her pioneering work on mathematical education for children. Born in England, she was the niece of the famed mathematician George Everest, after whom Mount Everest is named, and married to George Boole, the founder of Boolean logic. After her husband's untimely deat...