The doctrine of chances  Or, A method of calculating the probabilities of events in play. The second edition, fuller, clearer, and more correct than the first. By A. De Moivre, fellow of the Royal Society, and member of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Berlin.

An essay towards making the doctrine of chances easy to those who understand vulgar arithmetick only . To which are added, some useful tables on annuities for lives, &c. &c. &c. By Mr. Hoyle.

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The doctrine of chances Or, A method of calculating the probabilities of events in play. The second edition, fuller, clearer, and more correct than the first. By A. De Moivre, fellow of the Royal Society, and member of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Berlin.

An essay towards making the doctrine of chances easy to those who understand vulgar arithmetick only . To which are added, some useful tables on annuities for lives, &c. &c. &c. By Mr. Hoyle.