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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: 1104063042
ISBN13: 9781104063047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Feb 6 2009
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.50 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 work written by James Dinwiddie himself and published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of Dinwiddie's life, including his travels in China and his residence in India.James Dinwiddie was a Scottish mathematician, astronomer, and natural philosopher who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. He was born in 1746 in Edinburgh, Scotland, and began his career as a teacher of mathematics and natural philosophy. He later became interested in astronomy and traveled to China in 1774 to observe a solar eclipse.Dinwiddie's travels in China are a major focus of the book, and he provides a detailed account of his observations and experiences during his time there. He also discusses his residence in India, where he served as the head of the Madras Observatory from 1792 to 1805.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and exploration, as it provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a prominent scientist during a time of great discovery and exploration. It is also a fascinating look at the life of a man who was deeply committed to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of science.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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