Charles Pritchard, Late Savilian Professor Of Astronomy In The University Of Oxford: Memoirs Of His Life (1897)

By Charles Pritchard and Ada Pritchard

Book Overview

""Charles Pritchard, Late Savilian Professor of Astronomy in the University of Oxford: Memoirs of His Life"" is a biographical work written by Ada Pritchard and published in 1897. The book is a tribute to Charles Pritchard, who was a renowned astronomer and academic at the University of Oxford. The memoirs cover Pritchard's life from his childhood in Bristol, through his education and early career, to his eventual appointment as Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford. The book includes details about Pritchard's scientific achievements, including his work on the measurement of star positions and his discovery of a new comet. It also discusses his personal life, including his marriage to his wife Sarah and their family. Overall, ""Charles Pritchard, Late Savilian Professor of Astronomy in the University of Oxford: Memoirs of His Life"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of a prominent figure in the field of astronomy and academia.With An Account Of His Theological Work By The Right Reverend The Lord Bishop Of Worcester And Of His Astronomical Work By His Successor Professor H. H. Turner.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164186647
• ISBN13: 9781164186649
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"