Mathematical Practitioners of Tudor and Stuart England. by Taylor, E. G. R. (Eva Germaine Rimington) 1879-

Cambridge for the Institute of Navigation At the University Press 1968. [reprint, Redondo Beach, CA, The Gemmary, 1989].. Hard Cover. xi, 443 p., frontis. (port), folding map, folding table. Originally pub. 1954. 'This book is a chronicle of lesser men-- teachers, text-book writers, technicians, craftsmen-- but for whom the great scientists would always remain sterile in their generation.' There are three sections: Part I, Narrative, Part II, Biographies (582 scientist practitioners), Part III, annotated list of contemporary works (bibliography of 628 printed books from 1400 to 1715, arranged chronologically). A masterly and most useful reference for mathematics, science, technology. The bibliographical section is cherished by librarians. Copy new from the publisher.