Memoir Of Joseph Stillman Hubbard, 1923-1863 (1877) - Gould B. A.

Memoir of Joseph Stillman Hubbard, 1923-1863 (1877) is a biographical account of the life of Joseph Stillman Hubbard, written by B. A. Gould. The book chronicles Hubbard's life from his birth in 1923 to his death in 1863. Hubbard was a prominent American scientist and inventor, and the book details his many accomplishments and contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and engineering.The memoir begins with a brief overview of Hubbard's childhood and education, before delving into his early career as an astronomer. The book describes Hubbard's work at various observatories and his contributions to the study of comets and other celestial objects. It also covers his development of new mathematical methods for calculating the orbits of planets and other heavenly bodies.The book goes on to detail Hubbard's work as an inventor and engineer, including his development of a new type of steam engine and his work on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge. Throughout the memoir, Gould provides insights into Hubbard's personality and character, painting a vivid picture of a brilliant and driven individual.Overall, Memoir of Joseph Stillman Hubbard, 1923-1863 (1877) is an engaging and informative account of the life of a remarkable American scientist and inventor. It provides a valuable glimpse into the world of 19th-century astronomy and engineering, and sheds light on the many contributions of one of its most accomplished practitioners.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.

EAN: 9781436789332