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Focusing on the intersection of various scientific disciplines, this collection by James Ferguson features tables and tracts on topics such as astronomy, mechanics, optics, and hydrostatics. It includes essential tables like logarithms and trigonometric functions, alongside discussions on motion, light properties, and fluid behavior. As a prominent Scottish astronomer and instrument maker, Ferguson's work serves as a valuable resource for 18th-century scientific knowledge, emphasizing his expertise in the field. This facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of the original text.
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Tables And Tracts, James Ferguson
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Tables And Tracts
- Subtitle
- Relative To Several Arts And Sciences (1767)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Ferguson
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9781104474379
- Category
- Astronomy / Space / Cosmonautics
- Description
- Focusing on the intersection of various scientific disciplines, this collection by James Ferguson features tables and tracts on topics such as astronomy, mechanics, optics, and hydrostatics. It includes essential tables like logarithms and trigonometric functions, alongside discussions on motion, light properties, and fluid behavior. As a prominent Scottish astronomer and instrument maker, Ferguson's work serves as a valuable resource for 18th-century scientific knowledge, emphasizing his expertise in the field. This facsimile reprint preserves the cultural significance of the original text.