Piggott, Edward, fl. 1758-1807.
Edward Piggott letterbook, 1802-1806.
This volume was kept while Piggott was imprisoned by Napoleon at Fontainebleau. Subjects mentioned include astronomy, comets, and botanical gardens. Correspondents include: Joseph Banks, Alphonse Claude Bernardin, Georges Cuvier, J. B. Delambre, William Herschel, Antione Jussieu, Silvestre-Francois Lacroix, Mechain, and William Wollaston.
Edward Piggott was a British amateur scientist and astronomer.
Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820
Bernardin, Alphonse Claude C.
Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832.
Delambre, J. B. J. (Jean Baptiste Joseph), 1749-1822.
Desfontaines, Ren ̌Louiche, 1751 or 2-1833.
Herschel, William, 1738-1822
Jussieu, Antoine Laurent de, 1748-1836.
Lacroix, Silvestre-Franȯis, 1765-1843.
Mčhain, Pierre-Franȯis-Andr,̌ 1744-1805.
Wollaston, William Hyde, 1766-1828.
Astronomy
Comets
Botanical gardens -- France.
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