Vector calculus book recommendations

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The discussion centers around recommendations for a rigorous vector calculus book following the completion of Spivak's calculus. Suggestions include Hubbard's book, which received positive comments, and Apostol's volume 2, although there are concerns about its inclusion of linear algebra and whether prior knowledge is necessary. Courant's text is noted for its length, which some find off-putting. Additionally, Spivak's "Calculus on Manifolds" is mentioned as a concise alternative, being only 150 pages long.
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Hi, i have just finished self-studying spivak calculus and have thoroughtly enjoyed reading it and doing the problems.
I am looking to find a book on vector calculus with similar rigor as that of spivak.
Any recommendations?

I have heard Hubbards book on vector calculus is not bad. Any comments?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Thanks for replying.

I think Apostol's book seems good; but it includes linear algebra, so i was wondering if there is any linear algebra requirements before reading it.

As for courant's, its about 1000 pages which i find too long.

Thannks anyway.
 
You might also consider Spivak's calculus on manifolds; that one is only about 150 pages!
 

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