Life Of James Ferguson

The book ""Life of James Ferguson: In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir (1867)"" is a biographical work about the life of James Ferguson. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being a brief autobiographical account written by Ferguson himself, and the second part being a more detailed memoir written by someone else.The book covers Ferguson's life from his birth in 1710 in Scotland to his death in 1776 in London. It discusses his childhood, his early interest in astronomy, and his struggles to gain an education. It also covers his career as an astronomer, his inventions and discoveries, and his relationships with other scientists of his time.The book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a self-taught astronomer who made significant contributions to the field despite his lack of formal education. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy, the life of James Ferguson, or the challenges faced by self-taught scholars in the 18th century.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.