Jesse Ramsden, 1735-1800
Jesse Ramsden, 1735-1800
About this book
"Jesse Ramsden was one of the most prominent manufacturers of scientific instruments in the latter half of the eighteenth century ... In this, the first biography of Jesse Ramsden, Dr. Anita McConnell reconstructs his life and career and presents us with a detailed account of the instrument trade in this period."--Jacket.
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- OL Work ID
- OL4573752W
Subjects
BiographyHistoryInstrument manufactureMachinistsOptical engineeringScientific apparatus and instrumentsGreat britain, biographyLondon (england), historyAppareils et instruments scientifiquesBiographiesFabricationGénie optiqueMachinistes (Mécanique)HistoireTECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERINGTechnical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades