Life of James Ferguson, F. R. S.: In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir (Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy)
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Ebenezer Henderson (Contributor) James Ferguson (Author)
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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. 1 Plates, black and white; 1 Maps; 106 Halftones, black and white
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- Contributor: Ebenezer Henderson
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9781108021265
- Number of Pages: 530
- Packaged Dimensions: 140x216x30mm
- Packaged Weight: 670
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2010-08-19
- Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy
- Binding: Paperback / softback
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