Log In
Or create an account ->
Imperial Library
Home
About
News
Upload
Forum
Help
Login/SignUp
Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
The Herschel Family
Prologue - August 1772: The Partnership Convenes
1 - 1707–1773: A Musician's Odyssey
2 - 1773–1778: Vocations in Conflict
3 - 1779–1781: An Enthusiasm Shared
4 - 1781–1782: Royal Patronage
5 - 1782–1783: “Astronomer to his Majesty”
6 - 1783–1785: The Construction of the Heavens
7 - 1782–1790: “One of the Greatest Mechanics of his Day”
8 - 1786–1788: “Gold Can Glitter as Well as the Stars”
9 - 1788–1798: “Noble and Worthy Priestess of the New Heavens”
10 - 1788–1810: “The Most Celebrated of All the Astronomers of the Universe”
11 - 1792–1822: The Torch is Handed On
12 - 1822–1833: John's “Sacred Duty”
13 - 1833–1848: “The Completion of My Father's Work”
Abbreviations
Notes
Bibliographic Essay
Further Reading
Index
← Prev
Back
Next →
← Prev
Back
Next →