Life of James Ferguson, F. R. S.

In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir

By:

James Ferguson

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy

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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.

Release date NZ

August 19th, 2010

Author

James Ferguson

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Edited by Ebenezer Henderson

Illustrations

1 Plates, black and white; 1 Maps; 106 Halftones, black and white

Pages

530

Series

Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy

Dimensions

140x216x30

ISBN-13

9781108021265

Product ID

8138551

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