Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works by Edward S. Holden
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"Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works" by Edward S. Holden is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography chronicles the life, achievements, and contributions of Sir William Herschel, renowned as one of the greatest practical astronomers. It covers his journey from humble beginnings to his discovery of Uranus and includes insights into his scientific methods and personal life, as well as his relationship with his sister, Caroline
Herschel. The opening of the work establishes Herschel as a largely unknown figure among modern philosophers, despite his great contributions to astronomy. It references a previously unpublished biographical memorandum prepared by Herschel himself and the memoirs of his sister, Caroline, as primary sources for the account. Holden emphasizes the struggle to construct a comprehensive biography due to the scarcity of detailed material about Herschel's personal life and offers a glimpse into his formative years, shedding light on his early education, musical career, and eventual transition into astronomy. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Herschel’s innovative spirit and tireless dedication to understanding the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Eric Hutton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QB: Science: Astronomy |
| Subject | Herschel, William, 1738-1822 |
| Subject | Astronomers -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Astronomy -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century |
| Subject | Astronomy -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29031 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 711 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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