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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. A significant although little known figure in the history of early American science is Anthony Lamb, a maker of mathematical instruments who was active in NY from 1730 to 1784. He had been trained in a skill which was rare in his time even in England, and it was one which was virtually unknown in the American colonies in the early 18th cent. English-born and transported to Maryla...

This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication.

This is a print on demand edition of an important, hard-to-find publication. Over 40 illustrations.

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The book, Early American Scientific Instruments and Their Makers , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and...

Excerpt from Early American Scientific Instruments and Their MakersThe writer wishes to acknowledge his great indebtedness to the various compilations relating to clockmakers and instruments which have been consulted in the preparation of this work, and which have provided an invaluable basis for it.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a re...

Excerpt from Ridgefield in ReviewBerthier's Map of the Camp of French Army in Ridgebury District. (courtesy Princeton University Library) Route of French Army from Ridgebury District to North Castle, from Ber thier's Map. (courtesy Princeton University Library) Map of the March of the French Army, from the Rochambeau Papers Nos. 42-43-44. (courtesy Library of Congress)About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare a...

Excerpt from Ridgefield in ReviewBerthier's Map of the Camp of French Army in Ridgebury District. (courtesy Princeton University Library) Route of French Army from Ridgebury District to North Castle, from Ber thier's Map. (courtesy Princeton University Library) Map of the March of the French Army, from the Rochambeau Papers Nos. 42-43-44. (courtesy Library of Congress)About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare a...

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Excerpt: ...The inscriptions within the chapter ring are not utilized for chronograms, however. It is apparent that Father Borghesi was required to make a most careful selection of the texts for his inscriptions in order that none of the phrases included any additional letters which formed Roman numerals than would total to the date he desired to indicate, namely, 1764. Where it was necessary, he employed an asterisk to separate parts of texts...

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Gives us a view of early modern Europe.

Excerpt from Early American Scientific Instruments and Their MakersThe writer wishes to acknowledge his great indebtedness to the various compilations relating to clockmakers and instruments which have been consulted in the preparation of this work, and which have provided an invaluable basis for it.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a re...