{"product_id":"biographical-memoir-of-lewis-boss-benjamin-boss-9781161975864","title":"Biographical Memoir Of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 (1920)","description":"The Biographical Memoir Of Lewis Boss, 1846-1912 is a book written by Benjamin Boss in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the life and work of Lewis Boss, who was a renowned astronomer and professor at the Dudley Observatory in Albany, New York. The book provides an in-depth insight into the personal and professional life of Boss, from his childhood and education to his groundbreaking work in the field of astronomy.The book covers Boss's early life, including his childhood in Providence, Rhode Island, and his education at Brown University. It also delves into his early career as an astronomer, including his work at the Harvard College Observatory and the United States Naval Observatory.The book then focuses on Boss's tenure at the Dudley Observatory, where he made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He is credited with developing the first catalog of star positions, which was used by astronomers around the world. The book also highlights Boss's work in the field of astrophysics, including his research on the motion of stars and the structure of the Milky Way galaxy.Throughout the book, Boss's personal life is also explored, including his marriage to Mary E. Davis and his relationships with his colleagues and students. The book provides a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most influential astronomers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Boss\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161975861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161975864\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Benjamin Boss","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48872335278335,"sku":"9781161975864","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/biographical-memoir-of-lewis-boss-benjamin-boss-9781161975864","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}