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Reminiscences And Letters Of Sir Robert Ball (1915)

Reminiscences And Letters Of Sir Robert Ball (1915)

Ball, Robert Stawell
Ball, W. Valentine

Paperback

Biographies GeneralAstronomy & Space

ISBN10: 1164199803
ISBN13: 9781164199809
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.66
Height: 0.90 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Reminiscences and Letters of Sir Robert Ball is a book written by the famous Irish astronomer Sir Robert Stawell Ball. It was first published in 1915 and is a collection of his personal letters and memories from throughout his life. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains Ball's reminiscences of his childhood, education, and early career in astronomy, while the second part comprises a selection of his letters to family and friends. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential astronomers of his time. Ball was a prolific writer and his letters offer a unique perspective on the scientific and social issues of the day. The book covers a wide range of topics, from Ball's early interest in astronomy to his work on the moon and the planets, as well as his involvement in the development of the Royal Observatory in Dublin. Overall, Reminiscences and Letters of Sir Robert Ball is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the life of one of its most important figures. It offers a rare glimpse into the personal and professional life of a man who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and inspired generations of scientists to follow in his footsteps.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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