Publisher's Synopsis
The Home Life of Sir David Brewster is a biographical book written by Mrs. Janet Elizabeth Gordon, which details the personal life of Sir David Brewster, a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, and writer. The book provides an intimate insight into Brewster's life, exploring his family background, education, early career, and personal relationships.The book begins with a brief overview of Brewster's childhood and family life, including his upbringing in a religious household and his early education. It then delves into his academic and professional career, detailing his work as a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and his contributions to the fields of optics, polarized light, and the stereoscope.In addition to his professional life, the book also explores Brewster's personal relationships, including his marriage to Juliet Macpherson and his friendships with notable figures such as Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth. The book paints a vivid picture of Brewster's home life, describing his daily routine, hobbies, and interests.Overall, The Home Life of Sir David Brewster offers a fascinating glimpse into the personal life of one of Scotland's most accomplished scientists and inventors, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his character and legacy.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.
