Memoir of the Life and Labors of the Rev. Jeremiah Horrox

This book tells the fascinating story of Jeremiah Horrox, a 17th-century astronomer who accurately predicted the transit of Venus across the sun in 1639. Despite living in relative obscurity, Horrox's contributions to astronomy were significant, and his work laid the foundation for future advances in the field. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the human quest for knowledge.

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