{"product_id":"holcomb-fitz-and-peate-robert-p-multhauf-9781023580717","title":"Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating history of American astronomy through the lens of three pivotal figures in \"Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate: Three 19th Century American Telescope Makers.\" Robert P. Multhauf meticulously chronicles the lives and contributions of these pioneering telescope makers, including John Peate, shedding light on their crucial role in advancing astronomical observation during the 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book delves into the world of early American telescope construction, examining the ingenuity and craftsmanship of Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate. Discover how their innovations shaped the landscape of scientific exploration. A vital resource for anyone interested in the history of science, technology, and the individuals who dared to look beyond the known world. Republished for enduring accessibility, this volume illuminates a crucial chapter in the story of astronomy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert P. Multhauf,Amasa Holcomb,Julia Fitz Howell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023580713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023580717\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.11d","brand":"Robert P. Multhauf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659216433407,"sku":"9781023580717","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_35a327df-3105-4bbd-837e-fe30fff68081.jpg?v=1781200479","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/holcomb-fitz-and-peate-robert-p-multhauf-9781023580717","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}