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9781919713755

Cape Landscapes Sir John Herschel's Sketches 1834–1838

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  • ISBN13:

    9781919713755

  • ISBN10:

    1919713751

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-04-01
  • Publisher: University of Cape Town Press
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Summary

The life and sketches of Sir John Herschelone of the most noted astronomers of the 19th centuryare documented in this unparalleled contribution to the artistic and historical records of the Cape of Good Hope. An accomplished artist, Herschel used an optical device known as a camera lucida to create more than one hundred exquisite sketches depicting the landscapes of South Africa. Fully reproduced sketches coupled with narrative text and extensive background material place these unique illustrations in their historical and geographical context.

Author Biography

Brian Warner is the vice president of the International Astronomical Union. He is the author of 10 books and the recipient of numerous scientific awards, including the Herschel Medal, awarded by the Royal Society of South Africa, and the Gold Medal for Science and Society, awarded by the Academy of Science of South Africa.

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