
Thomas Harriot: Mathematician, Astronomer, Relative Unknown
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The Evolution of Thomas Harriot: From Colony Work to Scientific Endeavors
This chapter explores Thomas Harriot's post-North America life, focusing on his land surveys in Ireland and his influential work with the 9th Earl of Northumberland. It highlights Harriot's enduring contributions to mathematics and astronomy amid political challenges and notable intellectual exchanges, including correspondence with Johannes Kepler.
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