Joseph Harris: Scientist, Artisan, Assay Master
Author:   Martin Griffiths
Publisher:   University of Wales Press
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9781837723003


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   15 October 2025
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Joseph Harris: Scientist, Artisan, Assay Master


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Author:   Martin Griffiths
Publisher:   University of Wales Press
Imprint:   University of Wales Press
ISBN:  

9781837723003


ISBN 10:   1837723001
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   15 October 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Introduction Chapter One Joseph’s early life Chapter Two London and Apprenticeship Chapter Three Caribbean Voyages Chapter Four Navigation, Cartography and Mathematics Chapter Five Assay Master at the Mint Chapter Six Joseph and his Family Relationship Chapter SevenThe Carysfort Commission Chapter Eight The Transit of Venus Chapter Nine Economics and Essay on Money and Coins Chapter Ten Joseph’s Final Scientific Treatise Chapter Eleven Joseph and his Heirs Appendix Genealogy of Joseph Harris Endpiece A Timeline of Joseph Harris Bibliography Index

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Martin Griffiths is a professional astronomer and science communicator, an enrichment lecturer for Cunard, a member of the NASA Science Communication Guild, and a New Scientist Tour Guide.

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