Synopses & Reviews
Although during his lifetime the bulk of his work went unpublished, Renaissance scholar Thomas Harriot is now recognized as a major contributor to many fields of learning, such as mathematics, astronomy, and botany. Harriot's theories, inventions, and discoveries were as groundbreaking as they were controversial. From his daring exploration of the New World to his scientific findings on subjects as diverse as alchemy and the moons of Jupiter, Harriot's accomplishments reflect the endless curiosity of a remarkable mind. The author draws on the diary entries of Harriot's close friend, Thomas Buckner, and Harriot's own maps, diagrams, and handwritten notes, to capture the authentic flavor of an extraordinary time, as well as the enigmatic character of a genius. Index.
Review
"...offers a fuller understanding of harriot's life and an appreciation of his accomplishments...a good look at a relatively unfamiliar historical figure."
Synopsis
An informed and thorough account of the life's work of Thomas Harriot, a preeminent mathematician and astronomer of the Elizabethan era.
About the Author
Ralph C. Staiger is an educator and scholar and was the executive director of the International Reading Association. He lives in Newark, Delaware.