Eulogy On Nathaniel Bowditch, Ll. D., President of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

This historical document is a tribute to one of America's foremost navigators and scientific minds. Nathaniel Bowditch's contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and navigation were instrumental in shaping the course of American science and industry. Pickering's eulogy provides a detailed analysis of Bowditch's scientific publications and a moving tribute to his life and legacy.
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