Benjamin Peirce

Benjamin Peirce: A Memorial Collection is a book written by Moses King in 1881. The book is a tribute to Benjamin Peirce, an American mathematician and astronomer who was a professor at Harvard University. The collection contains various essays and articles written by Peirce's colleagues and friends, including Harvard President Charles W. Eliot and mathematician Simon Newcomb. The book covers Peirce's life, work, and contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. It also includes a biographical sketch of Peirce, as well as a list of his published works. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mathematics and astronomy in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.