Maskelyne Astronomer Royal |
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| Author:
| Higgitt, Rebekah |
| As told to:
| Bennett, Jim
Croarken, Mary
Homes, Caitlin
McEvoy, Rory
Miller, Amy
Reeves, Nicky
Baker, Alexi |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7198-0912-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2015 |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press
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| Imprint: | Robert Hale |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $50.95 |
Book Description:
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Nevil Maskelyne was a hugely significant figure in the worlds of British science and maritime exploration. His high international standing and wide influence have in many ways been unfairly overlooked as his story has come to be dominated by his role in the campaign waged by John Harrison.
Nevil Maskelyne was a hugely significant figure in the worlds of British science and maritime exploration. His high international standing and wide influence have in many ways been unfairly overlooked as his story has come to be dominated by his role in the campaign waged by John Harrison.