The Varieties Of Human Greatness: A Discourse On The Life And Character Of Nathaniel Bowditch, Delivered In The Church On Church Green, March 25, 1838

""The Varieties of Human Greatness"" is a book written by Alexander Young in 1838. The book is a discourse on the life and character of Nathaniel Bowditch, delivered in the Church on Church Green on March 25, 1838. Nathaniel Bowditch was a renowned American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator who made significant contributions to the field of navigation. The book provides a detailed account of Bowditch's life, his achievements, and his legacy. It also explores the concept of human greatness and the various forms it can take. The author reflects on the qualities that make a person great and how these qualities were exemplified in Bowditch's life. The book is a tribute to Bowditch's achievements and a celebration of the potential for greatness in all human beings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.