Bøger af John Bruce

""A Memoir of Charles Hutton"" is a book written by John Bruce and published in 1823. The book is a biographical account of the life of Charles Hutton, a prominent mathematician and astronomer of the 18th century. The memoir traces Hutton's life and career from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son in Newcastle to his rise as a leading figure in the scientific community of his time. The book covers Hutton's early education and his apprenticeship as a stone mason, which eventually led him to pursue a career in mathematics. It also describes his work as a professor of mathematics at the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich, where he made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and wrote several influential textbooks. In addition to his work in mathematics, the book also covers Hutton's interests in astronomy and his involvement in the Royal Society, where he was a respected member and contributed to the publication of the Nautical Almanac. The memoir provides a detailed account of Hutton's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his friendships with other prominent scientists of his time, such as Joseph Banks and Nevil Maskelyne. Overall, ""A Memoir of Charles Hutton"" is a comprehensive and insightful biography of a remarkable figure in the history of science and mathematics. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and achievements of a man who made significant contributions to these fields and left a lasting legacy.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.