Publisher's Synopsis
Essays From The Edinburgh And Quarterly Reviews: With Addresses And Other Pieces (1857) is a collection of essays and speeches by John F. W. Herschel, a prominent 19th-century British astronomer and mathematician. The book includes a selection of Herschel's contributions to two of the leading literary and cultural journals of the time, the Edinburgh Review and the Quarterly Review, as well as a number of addresses and other pieces on various topics, including science, philosophy, and literature. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, from the history of astronomy and the philosophy of science to literary criticism and political theory. Herschel's writing is characterized by a lucid and engaging style, as well as a deep knowledge of his subjects. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual world of Victorian Britain and the mind of one of its most distinguished thinkers.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.
