{"product_id":"astronomer-cartographer-and-naturalist-of-the-new-world-the-life-and-scholarly-achievements-of-georg-marggrafe-16101643-in-colonial-dutch-brazil-volume-2-transcription-and-english-translation-of-his-astronomical-observations-9789463722285","title":"Astronomer, Cartographer and Naturalist of the New World: The Life and Scholarly Achievements of Georg Marggrafe (1610-1643) in Colonial Dutch Brazil. Volume 2: Transcription and English Translation of His Astronomical Observations","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eVolume 2 of Marggrafes astronomical legacy is a supplementary text that includes a text edition of his astronomical legacy, prepared for the printing press in the 1650s but only now finalized and published. Volume 1 presents Marggrafes stunning biography. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 November 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Amsterdam University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eGeorg Marggrafe (1610-1643): A Pioneer in Astronomy and Cartography\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorg Marggrafe (1610-1643) is a renowned figure in the history of astronomy and cartography. He is widely recognized as the principal author of an influential account of the natural history of Northern Brazil and as the compiler of the first accurate map of the area, which is considered one of the most elegant products of seventeenth-century Dutch cartography. However, Marggrafe's initial ambition was to become known in astronomy. With the support of Johan Maurits van Nassau-Siegen, then governor-general of colonial Dutch Brazil, he built the first European-style astronomical observatory on the South American continent in Recife. There, he systematically charted the southern stars, intending to supplement the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe, who charted the Northern sky half a century before. Unfortunately, Marggrafe's untimely death (and the negligence of a Leiden professor) prevented the publication of his valuable observations. As a result, Marggrafe did not achieve fame in astronomy, but instead became famous for his equally remarkable other achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch1\u003eVolume 2: A Supplementary Text\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 of \"Georg Marggrafe's Legacy\" is a supplementary text that presents a text edition of Marggrafe's astronomical legacy, prepared for the printing press in the 1650s but only now finalized and published. Volume 1 of the series presents Marggrafe's stunning biography, providing a comprehensive overview of his life and work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 154 x 234 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789463722285\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":47425670807802,"sku":"9789463722285","price":14.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1750433287328_book_9233f336-3614-4eaa-b915-78bff600f10e.jpg?v=1750529838","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/astronomer-cartographer-and-naturalist-of-the-new-world-the-life-and-scholarly-achievements-of-georg-marggrafe-16101643-in-colonial-dutch-brazil-volume-2-transcription-and-english-translation-of-his-astronomical-observations-9789463722285","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}