Project Gutenberg 2019-01-21 Public domain in the USA. 199 Multhauf, Robert P. 1919 2004 Holcomb, Amasa 1787 1875 Howell, Julia Fitz McGrath, William J., Jr. Preston, Frank W. 1896 1989 Preston, F. W. Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate: Three 19th Century American Telescope Makers Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate: Three Nineteenth Century American Telescope Makers Introduction, by R. P. Multhauf -- Amasa Holcomb, autobiographical sketch -- Henry Fitz, by J. F. Howell -- John Peate, by F. W. Preston and W. J. McGrath, Jr. Produced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Holcomb, Fitz, and Peate: Three 19th Century American Telescope Makers" by Multhauf et al. is a historical account that delves into the lives and contributions of three notable American telescope makers during the 19th century. Written in the mid-20th century, this book highlights the evolution of telescope manufacturing in the United States, a significant period when America began to move away from reliance on European-made instruments. The main focus is to illuminate the often-overlooked innovations and achievements of Amasa Holcomb, Henry Fitz, and John Peate in the context of astronomical advancement in America. The book is structured in three main biographical sketches, offering readers insight into the professional journeys and achievements of each telescope maker. Amasa Holcomb is remembered for successfully creating and selling American-made telescopes in an era marked by European dominance in the field. Henry Fitz emerged as a highly regarded instrument maker whose telescopes gained recognition for their quality and performance, including one that contributed to notable astronomical expeditions. Lastly, John Peate, an amateur and Methodist minister, undertook the audacious task of creating the largest glass reflector of his time, aiming to inspire astronomical study in educational institutions. Through these narratives, the authors not only celebrate their achievements but also document the growth of American scientific instrument-making during a pivotal era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Holcomb, Amasa, 1787-1875 Fitz, Henry, 1808-1863 Peate, John, 1820-1903 QB Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Science - Physics 143159 2025-06-23T11:29:06.136126 text/html 139048 2019-01-21T15:02:30 text/html 876257 2025-06-23T11:29:09.729224 application/epub+zip 877704 2025-06-23T11:29:06.884159 application/epub+zip 105524 2025-06-23T11:29:06.465148 application/epub+zip 934882 2025-06-23T11:29:11.988121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 919361 2025-06-23T11:29:09.333130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 149083 2022-09-26T16:46:43.699337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 118049 2025-06-23T11:29:05.783185 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 118242 2019-01-21T15:02:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21186 2025-06-23T11:29:12.173126 application/rdf+xml 14069 2025-06-23T11:29:06.570120 image/jpeg 2504 2025-06-23T11:29:06.517120 image/jpeg 44048 2019-01-21T15:02:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 785083 2019-01-21T15:02:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 796274 2025-06-23T11:29:06.190125 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia