barnard edward william (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Later edition. 12mo; x, 473 pages, half leather, marbled boards, head of spine chipped "In the Introduction, [Youmans] has attempted to show that a course of study, mainly scientific, not only meets the full requirements of mental training, but also affords the kind of culture or mental discipline which is especially needed in this country at the present time. . The organization of a scheme of study adapted to American wants is the educational problem, immediately before us, and the present volume, it is hoped, will contribute valuable suggestions toward its solution." - Preface.

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Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorPaul W. Meyer is director emeritus of the Morris Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania.Catriona Briger has a master s degree in landscape architecture and currently freelances in Philadelphia as a design.

Large 8vo. xiv, 429, [1] pp. Illustrations, index. Black cloth, dust-jacket. Near fine. ISBN: 0521444896 First edition. "This, the first full-length biography of E.E. Barnard, tells the remarkable tale of endurance and achievement of one of the leading astronomers of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Barnard scoured the heavens endlessly, leaving an astonishing legacy of observations -- of planets, satellites, comets, double stars, bright and dark nebulae, and globular clusters -- that make him one of the greatest observers of all time. / This book traces Barnard's life from impoverished origins to status as an internationally recognized astronomer. His success as a professional astronomer unfolds in 1842 as he discovers the fifth satellite of Jupiter (the first since Galileo) and pioneers wide-angle photography of the Milky Way, which leads to the recognition of dark nebulae--clouds of dust on the galactic plane. / Beautifully illustrated throughout, this book provides a complete history of Barnard's fascinating life and work, based largely on previously unpublished archival material, that will be of interest to astronomers and historians of science." [CUP] Also issued in paperback in 2007; this is the hardcover original issue. REVIEW: [1] ". . . Barnard's achievements are remarkable, and with this biography William Sheehan has given us the first detailed account of Barnard's step-by-step journey toward scientific prominence . . . .a well-written and meticulously researched biography that makes judicious use of voluminous archives. With its numerous photographs (including many of Barnard's own) it is a handsome and well-produced volume . . . .this biography recounts an inspiring example of what one individual can accomplish with hard work and dedication, against all odds. It is a lesson that should not go unheeded by students or professionals, even in the era of big science." Steven J. Dick, Science. [2] ". . . chock full of footnotes and contains an extensive bibliography. Sheehan's prose is eloquent and easily understandable to Astronomy readers. Barnard's photographs appear throughout, and Sheehan quotes frequently from Barnard's own papers. The Immortal Fire Within not only gives the reader a comprehensive overview of Barnard's life, but it also conveys a real feeling for what it was like to be an astronomer at the turn of the century, when the science was undergoing profound transformations." Robert Naeye, Astronomy.

Hard back binding in publisher's original royal blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, all page edges gilt. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains (viii), 163 pp + catalogue dated March 1875. Front end papers missing, having 19 (of 20 - with frontispiece missing) full-page single-sided plates on thick card stock, three of these are loose, old dripping wax candle marks to the front and rear boards. Member of the P.B.F.A. ILLUSTRATED (Picture Book).

, xx, 5-932, 4 pages, 77 plates, missing Plate 2, Yeoman of the Guards and and an ancient dragoon, Plate 12 Ancient English Horse Exercise no.2 and plate 76 whole sheet map of Ireland. Also included plates not listed at rear, Boadicea, Queen of the Iceni First Edition , missing 3 plates listed at rear, portions of spine missing at top and tail, and small portion of calf detached from rear board, heavily worn bottom corners, front free endpaper detached, first few leaves creased, map of England at front torn and creased , full reverse calf with decorative borders to front and rear board, 6 raised bands to spine, red morocco title label with gilt lettering , folio, 41 cm x 25 cm Hardback ISBN:

Small 8vo, pp. 48; small library stamps on title page and elsewhere; contemporary straight-grained morocco, rubbed and a bit worn. Early booklabel of Bessy Moore. First edition thus: re-edited from another version printed the previous year which had been titled Poems, founded upon the poems of Meleager. Barnard was the son-in-law of the scholar and collector Archdeacon Francis Wrangham. This edition is dedicated to Thomas Moore, who had praised Barnard's imitations. Rare: just one copy in Copac, at the British Library, and none in OCLC. Jackson, Annals of English verse, p. 439.