| 1 | Author: | Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Oration delivered February 24th 1775 before the American Philosophical Society | ||
| Dates: | 1775 | ||
| Abstract: | Summary(s) of Collection:
David Rittenhouse's oration on astronomy delivered to the American Philosophical Society in 1775 is a long essay on the history of astronomy and astronomical knowledge, beginning with Chaldean knowledge systems and ending with the present. Rittenhouse includes his own thoughts on astronomy and its usefulness to society. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.520.4.R51ms | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | Natural history | Science and technology | ||
| Genre: | Educational Material | Institutional Records | Manuscript Essays | Scientific Data |
