Matthew Fontaine Maury

By Maria Blair

Book Overview

Matthew Fontaine Maury is a biography of the life and work of Matthew Fontaine Maury, a pioneering oceanographer and meteorologist who made significant contributions to the field of oceanography and navigation. Written by Maria Blair, the book delves into Maury's early life, his naval career, and his groundbreaking research on ocean currents and winds. The book also explores Maury's work in developing the first comprehensive charts of the ocean currents and winds, which revolutionized navigation and trade in the 19th century. Through his tireless efforts, Maury became one of the most influential scientists of his time, and his work continues to be studied and applied today. Overall, Matthew Fontaine Maury is a fascinating account of the life and legacy of a true scientific pioneer.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: 1417950633
• ISBN13: 9781417950638
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"