Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era
Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era

Author: James P. Boyd

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-22

Total Pages: 693

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"Triumphs and Wonders of the 19th Century: The True Mirror of a Phenomenal Era" by James P. Boyd contains numerous instructional and historic descriptions of some of the most important innovations in history. Wonders of electricity, naval progress and advancements, new discoveries in astronomy, the study of plants and flowers, how women progressed and moved up in the world, the revolution of the textile industry, religion, the growth of libraries, architectural marvels, and much more are listed in this fascinating and fact-filled book.

A Victorian Marriage
A Victorian Marriage

Author: Anne van Weerden

Publisher: J. Fransje van Weerden

Published: 2017-11-09

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9463230025

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The famous Irish mathematician Sir William Rowan Hamilton (1805-1865) is generally regarded as having been an unhappily married alcoholic. The aim of this essay is to show that, contrary to this widespread belief, Hamilton had a good marriage, that in fact large parts of his marriage were fairly happy. It is discussed where the idea of his marriage as having been an unhappy one came from, and it is shown that according to current standards he was by no means an alcoholic.

The History of Celestial Navigation
The History of Celestial Navigation

Author: P. Kenneth Seidelmann

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-06-29

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 3030436314

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This edited volume charts the history of celestial navigation over the course of five centuries. Written by a group of historians and scientists, it analyzes how competing navigation systems, technologies, and institutions emerged and developed, with a focus on the major players in the US and the UK. The history covers the founding of the Royal Observatory; the first printing of a Nautical Almanac; the founding of the US and UK Nautical Almanac Offices; the creation of international standards for reference systems and astronomical constants; and the impact of 20th century technology on the field, among other topics. Additionally, the volume analyzes the present role and status of celestial navigation, particularly with respect to modern radio and satellite navigation systems. With its diverse authorship and nontechnical language, this book will appeal to any reader interested in the history of science, technology, astronomy, and navigation over the ages.

The Analysis of Starlight
The Analysis of Starlight

Author: John B. Hearnshaw

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1107031745

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A reference for astronomers and historians on astronomical spectroscopy, from the discovery of spectral lines through to the year 2000.

America's National Game
America's National Game

Author: Albert Goodwill Spalding

Publisher:

Published: 1911

Total Pages: 586

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This book is Albert Spaldings work of "historic facts concerning the beginning, evolution, development and popularity of base ball, with personal reminiscences of its vicissitudes, its victories and its votaries." It is one of the defining books in the early formative years of modern baseball.