Eulogy On Nathaniel Bowditch, President Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences (1838)

By John Pickering

Book Overview

The book ""Eulogy On Nathaniel Bowditch, President Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences (1838)"" by John Pickering is a tribute to Nathaniel Bowditch, who was the president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The book is a eulogy that was delivered by Pickering at the funeral of Bowditch in 1838.The eulogy is a heartfelt tribute to Bowditch, who was a renowned mathematician, astronomer, and navigator. Pickering speaks about Bowditch's contributions to the field of mathematics, including his work on the translation of Pierre-Simon Laplace's ""Celestial Mechanics"" and his own groundbreaking work on the theory of navigation.The book also delves into Bowditch's personal life, highlighting his dedication to his family and his community. Pickering speaks about Bowditch's generosity and his commitment to helping others, both in his personal life and in his work as a scientist.Overall, ""Eulogy On Nathaniel Bowditch, President Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences (1838)"" is a touching tribute to a remarkable man who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and navigation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the lives of great scientists.Including An Analysis Of His Scientific Publication.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: 1165332523
• ISBN13: 9781165332526
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"