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...years studied here and abroad. His study of astronomy was pursued under Gauss and in the scientific courses of Paris, also in the observatory there, then under the direction of Arago. On returning to America he was employed to determine astronomically the various geodetic stations of the U. S. coast survey. He was among the first to use electricity for the purpose of determining differences of longitude. He contributed constantly meanwhile to astronomical science, and did very much to arouse the now widespread interest in astronomy throughout this country. From 1847 to 1861 he maintained at his own expense...
Nearly all are acquainted with the career of Dr. Dorpfeld. From Greece itself through the islands of the Aegean Sea to the coast of Asia Minor there is scarcely a place of interest with which he has not made himself familiar. He was trained as an engineer and architect. From 1877-1881, under appointment from the German government, he assisted in the excavations at Olympia. Since then he has devoted all his energies to original investigations which have brought before the public with a vividness never before possible the glories of ancient Greece. After his work at Olympia he carried...
...MONTH'S cruise on a sailing vessel. It is desired to make up a party of ten or fifteen college men, the trip to begin July 1. It will extend along the Eastern coast as far as Nova Scotia, then off shore to the Bermudas. A good chance to rough it. For particulars address E. W. Perry, New Bedford, Mass...
...MONTH'S cruise on a sailing vessel. It is desired to make up a party of ten or fifteen college men, the trip to begin July 1. It will extend along the Eastern coast as far as Nova Scotia, then of shore to the Bermudas. A good chance to rough it. For particulars address E. W. Perry, New Bedford, Mass...
...purpose of a scientific expedition to Greenland the coming summer. The expedition, which will be made up of Cornell men is to accompany Lieutenant Peary. It will start early in July, and remain away all summer, probably going as far north as Cape York, visiting various places on the coast of Newfoundland, Greenland, Baffin's Land and Labrador...