Thomas Harriot, Science Pioneer

by Staiger, Ralph

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A biography of the Renaissance scholar who made contributions to such fields as astronomy, botany, and mathematics. The author bases his account on the diary of Thomas Buckner, one of Harriot's close friends, as well as on Harriot's own maps, diagrams, and notes. Illustrated with archival prints and maps.