Life of James Ferguson, F. R. S. : In a Brief Autobiographical Account, and Further Extended Memoir

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James Ferguson (1710–1776) was a Scottish self-taught astronomer, instrument-maker and artist. He was particularly famous for his clear explanation of scientific subjects. This autobiography, expanded by Ebenezer Henderson and published in 1867, contains details of many of his inventions and improvements of those of others.