TY - BOOK AU - Barton,William TI - Memoirs of the life of David Rittenhouse, LLD. F.R.S., late president of the American Philosophical Society, &c AV - QB PY - 2023/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 KW - Astronomers -- Pennsylvania -- Biography N1 - Release date is 2023-12-02; KD Weeks, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Originally published; Philadelphia: Edward Parker, 1813 N2 - "Memoirs of the Life of David Rittenhouse, LLD. F.R.S." by William Barton is a biographical account written in the early 19th century. The work details the life and contributions of David Rittenhouse, a prominent American philosopher, astronomer, and the first president of the American Philosophical Society. It also interweaves the narratives of various distinguished figures and institutions related to Rittenhouse’s life, providing a wider context of scientific and cultural development during his time. The opening of the memoir presents foundational elements, including a preface that outlines the author’s intentions in documenting Rittenhouse's life. William Barton emphasizes the importance of connecting Rittenhouse’s experiences with the broader advancements in literature, science, and the arts, making it clear that the narrative will not only focus on Rittenhouse himself but also on the influential people and institutions linked to him. There are details about different societal contributions and significant relationships, asserting that Rittenhouse's life is intrinsically tied to the intellectual climate of his era. This multifaceted approach aims to provide readers with an insightful blend of Rittenhouse's biography and a reflective commentary on the evolution of science and philosophy in early America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://archive.org/details/b32885714/page/n5/mode/2up UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72283 ER -