The Family Record of David Rittenhouse: Including His Sisters Esther, Anne and Eleanor, Also Benjamin Rittenhouse and Margaret Rittenhouse Morgan (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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I Elizabeth b. About 1767 m. Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant, Esq., of Philadelphia, at the close of the year 1788; it was his second marriage.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and legacy of astronomer, inventor, mathematician, and instrument-maker David Rittenhouse, a pivotal figure in the scientifc and social landscape of 18th-century America. The author chronicles Rittenhouse's journey from his humble beginnings as a clockmaker's apprentice to his rise as a leading scientist and respected public figure. Through meticulous research, the book uncovers Rittenhouse's groundbreaking contributions to astronomy, including his pivotal role in establishing the accuracy of the Philadelphia meridian line, and his discovery of the transit of Venus across the sun. The author also explores Rittenhouse's involvement in the American Revolution and his service as the first director of the United States Mint. This comprehensive biography sheds new light on the life and work of a remarkable polymath whose inventive spirit and scientific discoveries left an indelible mark on American history and science. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333889395_0
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