Life of James Ferguson, F. R. S. - In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir

Informationen zum Autor James Ferguson has worked in universities in the UK, Indonesia, and Japan, specializing in English language and literature, Old Testament prophets, and sociology of religion. His wife, Pamela, is a teacher and poet, and you can find stories of their life working together overseas in her book, From Shore to Shore: Living in God's Global Kingdom. Their goal has always been to share the good news of Jesus and God's love for the world. Klappentext The life of the Scottish astronomer and inventor! James Ferguson (1710 1776)! with detailed accounts of his work. Zusammenfassung James 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Ferguson's autobiographical memoir, from 'Select mechanical exercises', 1710 to 1773; 2. Extended memoir, 1743 to 1776; Appendix; Index.

Product details

• Authors: James Ferguson, Ebenezer Henderson
• Assisted by: Ebenezer Henderson (Editor), Henderson Ebenezer (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.08.2010
• EAN: 9781108021265
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02126-5
• No. of pages: 530
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Astronomy
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Solar system: the Sun & planets, Solar system: the Sun and planets, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy