Thomas Young: Natural Philosopher 17731829: Natural Philosopher, 1773-1829 by Al

Description: Thomas Young: Natural Philosopher 17731829 by Alexander Wood, Frank Oldham, Charles E. Raven This 1954 biography was the result of many years labour by its author, Alexander Wood. At the time of Dr Woods death, he had completed the first ten chapters and left notes for the remaining two, which were finished by Frank Oldham. The volume traces the life of the famous English natural philosopher Thomas Young. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1954, this biography was the result of many years labour by its author, Alexander Wood. At the time of Dr Woods death, he had completed the first ten chapters and left notes for the remaining two, which were finished by Frank Oldham. The volume traces the life of the famous English natural philosopher Thomas Young (1773–1829) from his precocious childhood through his later career as a physician and his accomplishments in the study of optics and languages. As Mr Oldham notes in the preface, Young forms a fascinating subject in the field of biography, not only from his amazing scientific record and his wide classical learning combined with his remarkable depth of knowledge in philosophy, but also as a humanist working disinterestedly in the cause of truth. The book is richly illustrated and contains a memoir of the late author by his acquaintance Professor Charles E. Raven. Table of Contents List of plates; List of illustrations in the text; Alex Wood - a memoir Charles E. Raven; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Early years, 1733–92; 2. Medical study in London and Edinburgh, 1792–4; 3. Medical study in Göttingen and Cambridge, 1795–9; 4. Physician and medical author; 5. The human eye; 6. Professor at the Royal Institution; 7. The wave theory of light is founded; 8. Theory of light; 9. The Rosetta Stone; 10. Rival claims of Young and Champollion; 11. The Encyclopaedia Britannica (1917–25); 12. Herculaneum and languages; 13. Standards of length, Young and the Admiralty, life assurance; 14. Nautical almanac and board of longitude; 15. Events in later life; Appendix; Index of names; Index of subjects. Promotional This 1954 biography traces the life of the famous English natural philosopher Thomas Young. Promotional "Headline" This 1954 biography traces the life of the famous English natural philosopher Thomas Young. Description for Bookstore This 1954 biography was the result of many years labour by its author, Alexander Wood. At the time of Dr Woods death, he had completed the first ten chapters and left notes for the remaining two, which were finished by Frank Oldham. The volume traces the life of the famous English natural philosopher Thomas Young. Description for Library This 1954 biography was the result of many years labour by its author, Alexander Wood. At the time of Dr Woods death, he had completed the first ten chapters and left notes for the remaining two, which were finished by Frank Oldham. The volume traces the life of the famous English natural philosopher Thomas Young. Details ISBN052126376X Pages 382 Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2011 ISBN-10 052126376X ISBN-13 9780521263764 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 530.092 Language English Media Book Short Title THOMAS YOUNG Author Charles E. Raven Publication Date 2011-11-18 Subtitle Natural Philosopher, 1773-1829 UK Release Date 2011-11-18 AU Release Date 2011-11-18 NZ Release Date 2011-11-18 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91386732;

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