[PDF] An Elementary Treatise On Astronomy Being The Fourth Part Of A Course Of Natural Philosophy Compiled For The University Of Cambridge New England eBook

Author : John Farrar
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 27,50 MB
Release : 2017-10-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780266394747

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Excerpt from An Elementary Treatise on Astronomy: Adapted to the Present Improved State of the Science, Being the Fourth Part of a Course of Natural Philosophy, Compiled for the Use of the Students of the University at Cambridge, New England Tm: following treatise was selected from Biot's Traite Elemcntaire d' Astronomie Physique, 2d edition, printed at Paris in Although the original is in three vol umes octave, all the body of the work is retained in this translation, except what relates to a description of astro nomical instruments, the construction of tables, the tem perature of the earth, the determination of certain astro nomical periods, used in chronology, and two or three other topics anticipated in the parts of this course already published. A few only of the notes are given, and these are subjoined at the end in the form of an Appendix. The centesimal notation of the original has been changed to the sexagesimal; and alterations and additions have, in'a few instances, been made for the purpose of adapt ing the work to the latest discoveries and improvements. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Professor John Farrar
Publisher : Palala Press
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File Size : 19,79 MB
Release : 2016-05-20
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ISBN : 9781358039799

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Author : John Farrar
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Page : 456 pages
File Size : 36,94 MB
Release : 2020-04-29
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ISBN : 9780461838909

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Author : Robert Sattelmeyer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 47,30 MB
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1400859638

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Thoreau's Reading charts Henry Thoreau's intellectual growth and its relation to his literary career from 1833, when he entered Harvard College, to his death in 1862. It also furnishes a catalogue of nearly fifteen hundred entries of his reading, compiled from references and allusions in his published writings, journal, correspondence, library charging records, the catalogue of his personal library, and his many unpublished notebooks and commonplace books. This record suggests his literary and intellectual development as a youth primarily interested in classical and early English literature, who matured as a writer investigating contemporary and classical natural science, the history of the European discovery and exploration of North America, and the history of native Americans. The catalogue provides bibliographical data for, and lists all Thoreau's references to, the books and articles that he read. The introductory essay traces the shifts in his literary career marked in the chronology of his reading. The book reveals a Thoreau who was deeply interested in and conversant with the major intellectual questions of his times and whose stance of withdrawal from his age masked a lively involvement with many of its most perplexing questions. Originally published in 1988. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Author : Joe Albree
Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 25,98 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0821820591

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This book reveals the rich collection of mathematical works located at the nation's first military school, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. It outlines the relevant history of the Academy, discusses the mathematics department and curriculum, and describes the development of the library during the nineteenth century. A major part of this book is an annotated catalog of the more than 1300 works published between 1496 and 1915 found in the West Point library. Mathematics and its instruction greatly influenced the development of the Academy, the technological growth of America's army, and the standards of the military profession. These events, in turn, were crucial to the overall development of mathematics, mechanics, and engineering during the nineteenth century in the United States. Three individuals played a prominent role in this chronicle: Sylvanus Thayer, Charles Davies, and Albert Church. Listed are rare and historically valuable works in a broad range of mathematical subjects. The collection clearly shows the strong European influence on the early Academy. Also listed are numerous textbooks by West Point faculty and graduates; significant contributions were made by these writers to algebra, geometry, calculus, descriptive geometry, mechanics, surveying, and mathematics education. This book provides an important resource for the general audience as well as for those in pursuit of more scholarly information. It contains many interesting photographs and valuable details about the West Point collection. It is a must-have for anyone interested in mathematical books and collections.