Edward Walter Maunder, 'The Stars as Guides for Night Marching' (Charles H. Kelly; London, 1916), 1916
Scope and Contents
The final page and back fly leaf have annotations which include a table of calculations. A letter from Captain F.A. Osbourn, The Royal Army Medical Corps (2 D.A.C., B E 7) to [Edward Walter Maunder, no place given], 7 September 1916, was enclosed and is now stored in a separate envelope. Captain Osbourn was at the frontline, using 'The Stars as Guides for Night Marching', and felt Maunder should advertise the book more.
Dates
- Creation: 1916
Creator
- From the Series: Maunder, Edward Walter, 1851 - 1928 (astronomer) (Person)
- From the Series: Maunder, Annie Scott Dill, 1868 - 1947 (née Russell, astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume) : paper
1 item(s) (1 item)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The letter has fold damage and is very fragile.
Former / Other Reference
RGO 205/6
Originator(s)
Maunder, E.W.
Finding aid date
2011-05-20 09:43:00+00:00
Topical
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