Life Of Josiah Meigs (1887)

The ""Life of Josiah Meigs"" is a biography written by William Montgomery Meigs in 1887. The book chronicles the life of Josiah Meigs, a prominent American educator and scientist who lived from 1757 to 1822. Meigs was born in Connecticut and became a professor of mathematics and natural philosophy at Yale University before moving to the University of Georgia, where he served as president for over 20 years.The biography explores Meigs' life and accomplishments, including his contributions to the development of astronomy and his work as a surveyor and cartographer. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to a prominent Georgia family and his relationships with his children.Throughout the book, Meigs is portrayed as a dedicated and hardworking individual who was committed to advancing education and scientific knowledge in America. The biography also provides insight into the cultural and social context of Meigs' time, as well as the challenges and opportunities he faced as a pioneer in the field of education.Overall, ""Life of Josiah Meigs"" is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of an important figure in American history, offering readers a glimpse into the life and times of one of the country's most influential educators and scientists.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.