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Biographical Notice Of James Melville Gilliss (1867)

Biographical Notice Of James Melville Gilliss (1867)

Gould, Benjamin Apthorp

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ISBN10: 1165329557
ISBN13: 9781165329557
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Biographical Notice of James Melville Gilliss is a book written by Benjamin Apthorp Gould in 1867. The book provides a detailed account of the life and accomplishments of James Melville Gilliss, an American astronomer who played a significant role in the development of astronomy in the United States during the 19th century. The author describes Gilliss' early life, education, and career, including his work as a naval officer and his involvement in several important astronomical expeditions. The book also covers Gilliss' contributions to the founding of the United States Naval Observatory and his role in the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution. Overall, Biographical Notice of James Melville Gilliss is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the contributions of American scientists to the field.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.

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