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A Life Of Nathaniel Bowditch

A Life Of Nathaniel Bowditch

Henry Ingersoll Bowditch

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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9781437073577
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''A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch: For Young Persons'' is a biography written by Henry Ingersoll Bowditch in 1870. The book tells the story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a famous American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The biography is written in a way that is accessible to young readers, and it covers Bowditch’s life from his childhood in Salem, Massachusetts, to his work as a sailor and navigator, to his contributions to mathematics and astronomy. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts discussed. Overall, ''A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch'' is a fascinating look at the life of one of America’s most important scientists and thinkers, and it is a great resource for young readers interested in science and history.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.

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