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Cambridge Library Collection-Astronomy Ser.: Life of James Ferguson, F. R. S. : In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir by James Ferguson (2010, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-101108021263
ISBN-139781108021265
eBay Product ID (ePID)93010450
Product Key Features
Number of Pages530 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLife of James Ferguson, F. R. S. : in a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir
SubjectCultural Heritage, Astronomy, Science & Technology
Publication Year2010
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJames Ferguson
SeriesCambridge Library Collection-Astronomy Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight23.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Table Of Content1. Ferguson's autobiographical memoir, from 'Select mechanical exercises', 1710 to 1773; 2. Extended memoir, 1743 to 1776; Appendix; Index.
SynopsisJames Ferguson (1710-1776) was a Scottish self-taught astronomer, instrument-maker and artist. He was particularly famous for his clear explanation of scientific subjects. This autobiography, expanded by Ebenezer Henderson and published in 1867, contains details of many of his inventions and improvements of those of others., James Ferguson (1710 1776) was a Scottish self-taught astronomer, instrument maker and artist. Of humble background, he became a highly successful lecturer on experimental philosophy and science. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1763, received a royal pension, and is particularly remembered as an inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus. These include a new type of orrery, clocks, and his astronomical rotula. His lectures and books were noted for their clear explanations for a general audience, and Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles and Made Easy for Those Who Have Not Studied Mathematics (1756) was a bestseller. This autobiographical memoir, expanded by Ebenezer Henderson in 1867, also contains a full description of Ferguson's principal inventions, with many illustrations.", James Ferguson (1710-1776) was a Scottish self-taught astronomer, instrument maker and artist. Of humble background, he became a highly successful lecturer on experimental philosophy and science. He became a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1763, received a royal pension, and is particularly remembered as an inventor and improver of astronomical and other scientific apparatus. These include a new type of orrery, clocks, and his astronomical rotula. His lectures and books were noted for their clear explanations for a general audience, and Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles and Made Easy for Those Who Have Not Studied Mathematics (1756) was a bestseller. This autobiographical memoir, expanded by Ebenezer Henderson in 1867, also contains a full description of Ferguson's principal inventions, with many illustrations.
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