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Biographical Memoir Of James Dinwiddie: Embracing Some Account Of His Travels In China And Residence In India (1868)

Biographical Memoir Of James Dinwiddie: Embracing Some Account Of His Travels In China And Residence In India (1868)

Dinwiddie, James
Proudfoot, William Jardine

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ISBN10: 110404059X
ISBN13: 9781104040598
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Feb 6 2009
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Biographical Memoir Of James Dinwiddie: Embracing Some Account Of His Travels In China And Residence In India is a biographical account of the life of James Dinwiddie, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book, which was originally published in 1868, details Dinwiddie's travels in China and his residence in India, where he worked as a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy.The memoir provides readers with an in-depth look at Dinwiddie's life and career, including his early education in Scotland and his later travels and work in Asia. The book includes descriptions of Dinwiddie's experiences in China, where he studied the language, culture, and religion of the country. It also covers his time in India, where he worked at several universities and made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy.Throughout the book, readers will gain insight into Dinwiddie's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his professional accomplishments and challenges. The memoir is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and interests.Overall, Biographical Memoir Of James Dinwiddie: Embracing Some Account Of His Travels In China And Residence In India is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the life and work of a remarkable mathematician and astronomer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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