This brief monograph bridges a gap between sketchy and over-complicated treatments. Topics include functions, Euler integrals and Gauss formula, connection with sin x, applications to definite integrals, and other subjects. 1964 edition.

This brief monograph on the gamma function by a major 20th century mathematician was designed to bridge a gap in the literature of mathematics between incomplete and over-complicated treatments. Topics include functions, the Euler integrals and the Gauss formula, large values of x and the multiplication formula, the connection with sin x, applications to definite integrals, and other subjects.