Biographical Notice Of James Melville Gilliss (1867) - Benjamin Apthorp Gould - Bog

""Biographical Notice of James Melville Gilliss"" is a book written by Benjamin Apthorp Gould and published in 1867. It is a biographical account of the life of James Melville Gilliss, an American astronomer and naval officer who played a key role in the founding of the United States Naval Observatory. The book provides a detailed overview of Gilliss's early life, education, and career, including his work as a naval officer and his contributions to the field of astronomy. It also includes information about his personal life, including his marriage and family. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of astronomy and the life of James Melville Gilliss.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.