William Herschel And His Work (1900)

William Herschel And His Work is a book written by James Sime and published in 1900. The book is a biography of William Herschel, a German-born British astronomer who is best known for discovering the planet Uranus. The author provides a detailed account of Herschel's life, from his early years in Germany to his later years in England, where he made significant contributions to the field of astronomy.The book covers Herschel's early interest in music and how he became interested in astronomy. It also discusses his work as a musician in England and his eventual move to Bath, where he began his career as an astronomer. The author describes Herschel's many discoveries, including the discovery of Uranus, the discovery of infrared radiation, and his work on the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of Herschel's scientific methods and his contributions to the field of astronomy. He also discusses Herschel's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs, as well as a bibliography of Herschel's works.Overall, William Herschel And His Work is a comprehensive biography of one of the most important astronomers of the 18th century. It provides an in-depth look at Herschel's life and work, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy.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.