02350cam a22003253u 4500 34711 UtSlPG 20260610133807.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 CT QB Langdon, Roger, 1825-1894 The Life of Roger Langdon, Told by himself. With additions by his daughter Ellen. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-21 Produced by Eric Hutton, Leonardo Palladino and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Life of Roger Langdon, Told by Himself, With Additions by His Daughter Ellen" is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life of Roger Langdon, a self-taught astronomer and station-master at Silverton, who overcame significant hardships through perseverance, innovation, and a love for science. The narrative not only encapsulates Roger's personal journey from childhood to adulthood but also highlights his scientific achievements and the supportive role played by his family. The opening of the biography introduces Roger Langdon's humble beginnings, recounting poignant early memories that shaped his outlook on life and sparked his curiosity about the world. As a child, he grappled with the strict discipline of his father, fond memories of his mother, and the harsh realities of poverty. The account provides a glimpse into home life, community dynamics, and the challenges of his formative years, such as his struggles with illness and the cruelty of those he worked with. These experiences ultimately laid the groundwork for Langdon's later accomplishments in astronomy and education, setting the stage for an inspiring narrative of resilience and intellectual fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Langdon, Roger, 1825-1894 Langdon, Ellen Lambert, Henry Clifton https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34711 75557 75557