Author:James Ferguson

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James Ferguson
(1710–1776)

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Scottish astronomer, instrument and globe maker

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Astronomy Explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's Principles (1756; 2nd ed. 1757; 5th ed. 1772; 6th ed. 1778; 9th ed. 1794; D. Brewster ed. 1811) (external scan)
Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatics, and Optics with the Use of the Globes, the Art of Dialling, and the Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses (1760; 5th ed. 1776; 7th ed. 1790; 10th ed. 1803; D. Brewster ed. 1805; 3rd ed. 1823) (external scan)
Analysis of a Course of Lectures on Mechanics, Pneumatics, Hydrostatics, and Astronomy (1761) (external scan)
Astronomical Tables (1763)
Select Mechanical Exercises, with a Short Account of the Life of the Author (1773)
Lectures on Electricity ed. by C.F. Partington (1825) (external scan)

Journal articles edit

"The Description of a new and safe Crane, which has four different Powers; invented by Mr. James Ferguson, F. R. S." in Philosophical Transactions, volume 54 (1764)
"The Description of a New Hygrometer" in Philosophical Transactions, volume 54 (1764)

Works about Ferguson edit

"Ferguson, James (1710-1776)," in Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, London: Smith, Elder, & Co. (1885–1900) in 63 vols.

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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