David Rittenhouse: Astronomer Patriot, 1732-1796

by Edward Ford

David Rittenhouse: Astronomer Patriot, 1732-1796 is a biography written by Edward Ford that details the life of David Rittenhouse, a prominent figure in American history. Rittenhouse was born in 1732 in Pennsylvania and went on to become a renowned astronomer, clockmaker, and inventor. He played a significant role in the American Revolution, serving as a member of the Continental Congress and helping to design and build the first American observatory...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258044927
• ISBN13: 9781258044923
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"