Description

The Memoir of Henry Draper, 1837-1882 is a biographical account of the life of Henry Draper, written by George Frederick Barker and published in 1882. Draper was a renowned American astronomer, chemist, and photographer who made significant contributions to the field of astrophotography. The book chronicles Draper's life from his birth in Prince Edward County, Virginia, to his education at New York University and the University of Virginia, and his subsequent career as a scientist. The memoir also covers Draper's personal life, including his marriage to Anna Palmer, and his travels to Europe and the Middle East. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the life of one of its most important figures.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.