Francis Watkins and the Dollond Telescope Patent Controversy
Author | : Mr Brian Gee |
Publisher | : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 425 |
Release | : 2014-06-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781409466437 |
ISBN-13 | : 1409466434 |
Rating | : 4/5 (434 Downloads) |
Download or read book Francis Watkins and the Dollond Telescope Patent Controversy written by Mr Brian Gee and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-06-28 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Watkins was an eminent figure in his field of mathematical and optical instrument making in mid-eighteenth century London. Working from original documents, Brian Gee has uncovered the life and times of this optical instrument maker.