Francis Watkins and the Dollond Telescope Patent Controversy
Download or Read eBook Francis Watkins and the Dollond Telescope Patent Controversy PDF written by Mr Brian Gee and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-06-28 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Mr Brian Gee |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2014-06-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781409466437 |
ISBN-13 | : 1409466434 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Francis Watkins and the Dollond Telescope Patent Controversy by : Mr Brian Gee
Book excerpt: Francis Watkins was an eminent figure in his field of mathematical and optical instrument making in mid-eighteenth century London. Working from original documents, Brian Gee has uncovered the life and times of this optical instrument maker.