I should also consider potential challenges in writing about a specific book without direct access. If I can't reference exact chapters or sections, the essay might be too generic. Maybe focus more on the author's contributions to the field and the structure of the book based on typical textbook layouts. For example, many geometry textbooks start with definitions, then postulates, theorems, followed by examples and exercises. If PN Chatterjee's book follows this structure, I can outline that.
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