Samuel ward flinders: the other flinders, competent astronomer by necessity
Auteur :
de Grijs, Richard
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032841502
Date de publication :
25 juin 2026
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book is the first modern biography of the astronomer Samuel Ward Flinders, the youngest brother of Matthew Flinders. Samuel contributions to the scientific achievements of the H.M.S. Investigator were remarkable, yet his reputation is marred. This book explores these topics, appealing to academics and general audiences.