Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800) London's Leading Scientific Instrument Maker |
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| Author:
| McConnell, Anita |
| Series title: | Science, Technology and Culture, 1700-1945 Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-6136-8 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2007 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $190.00 |
Book Description:
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Jesse Ramsden was one of the most prominent manufacturers of scientific instruments in the latter half of the eighteenth century. In this, the first biography of Jesse Ramsden, Dr Anita McConnell reconstructs the great instrument maker's life and career and presents us with a detailed account of the instrument trade in this period.
Jesse Ramsden was one of the most prominent manufacturers of scientific instruments in the latter half of the eighteenth century. In this, the first biography of Jesse Ramsden, Dr Anita McConnell reconstructs the great instrument maker's life and career and presents us with a detailed account of the instrument trade in this period.