James Ferguson
James Ferguson (25 April 1710 – 17 November 1776) was a Scottish astronomer, instrument and globe maker. After his father taught him to write, he was sent at the age of seven for three months to the grammar school at Keith and that was all the formal education he ever received. [Source][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ferguson_(Scottish_astronomer)
Works (19)
The art of drawing in perspective made easy to those who have no previous knowledge of the mathematics
Tables and tracts, relative to several arts and sciences
Ferguson's lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, optics, geography, astronomy, and dialing
Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles
Tables and tracts, relative to several arts and sciences
Tables and tracts
Select mechanical exercises
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, optics, geography, astronomy, and dialling
An introduction to electricity
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, optics, geography, astronomy, and dialling
An easy introduction to astronomy for young gentlemen and ladies ..
Astronomy explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, and optics. With the use of the globes, the art of dialing, and the calculation of the mean times of new and full moons and eclipses
The young gentleman and lady's astronomy. Familiary explained in ten dialogues between Neander and Eudosia. To which is added, the description and use of the globes and armillary sphere
Life of James Ferguson, F.R.S
Lectures on electricity
An introduction to electricity
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics, with the use of the globes, the art of dialing, and the calculation of the mean times of new and full moons and eclipses
Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, optics, and astronomy