A Discourse On the Life and Character of the Hon. Nathaniel Bowditch...: Delivered in the Church On Church Green, March 25, 1838

Alexander Young's discourse provides a comprehensive account of the life and character of Nathaniel Bowditch, a prominent American mathematician, and scientist. The speaker pays tribute to Bowditch's skills as a mariner and navigator and his unmatched intellectual accomplishments. This discourse provides readers with an insight into the life and accomplishments of a man who contributed to the study of mathematics and science in America. The speaker's poetic tribute to Bowditch reveals the intricacies of his character and the life he led, making it a must-read for science and history enthusiasts.