The shadow of the telescope : a biography of John Herschel
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The shadow of the telescope : a biography of John Herschel
Lutterworth Press, 1974, c1970
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John Herschel
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Bibliography: p. 207-211
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
The first full-length biography of the son of the more famous William Herschel. Making use of John Herschel's own unpublished writings, this book brings to life a remarkable man and his considerable contributions to astronomy and many other sciences.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction by David S. Evans
1. The Young Prodigy
2. Versatility, Vocation, and Travel
3. The Astronomical Heritage
4. At the Cape of Good Hope
5. Constellation Reform and Terrestrial Magnetism
6. Photography and Photochemistry
7. The Collingwood Period
8. Public Office and Last Years
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Index
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