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Life Of James Ferguson: In A Brief Autobiographical Account, And Further Extended Memoir (1867)

Life Of James Ferguson: In A Brief Autobiographical Account, And Further Extended Memoir (1867)

Ferguson, James
Henderson, Ebenezer

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ISBN10: 1120315794
ISBN13: 9781120315793
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life of James Ferguson: In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir (1867) is a biographical work that chronicles the life and achievements of James Ferguson, a notable Scottish astronomer, mathematician, and instrument maker of the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a brief autobiographical account written by Ferguson himself, while the second part is a more detailed memoir written by his friend and fellow astronomer, John Aikin.The autobiographical account provides a glimpse into Ferguson's early life, his struggles with poverty and lack of formal education, and his passion for astronomy and mathematics. It also details his rise to fame as an inventor and instrument maker, his work with the Royal Society of London, and his contributions to the field of astronomy.The second part of the book, written by Aikin, delves deeper into Ferguson's life and achievements. It covers his inventions and discoveries in the fields of astronomy and mathematics, his collaborations with other scientists, and his impact on the scientific community of his time. The memoir also provides insights into Ferguson's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his struggles with illness and financial difficulties.Overall, Life of James Ferguson: In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir (1867) is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of the most notable scientists of the 18th century, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a pioneering astronomer and mathematician.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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