Northern star : J.S. Plaskett / R. Peter Broughton ; with a foreword by James E. Hesser.
Broughton, R. Peter, 1940- author.; Hesser, J. E., writer of foreword.; ProQuest (Firm)
2018
QB36.P55 B76 2018
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Title Northern star : J.S. Plaskett / R. Peter Broughton ; with a foreword by James E. Hesser.
Author Broughton, R. Peter, 1940- author.
ISBN 9781442630185 (electronic book)
1442630183 (electronic book)
1442630175
9781442630178
Published Toronto ; Buffalo ; London : University of Toronto Press, [2018]
Copyright ©2018
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xx, 539 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps.
Call Number QB36.P55 B76 2018
Dewey Decimal Classification 520.92
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references [pages 509]-512 and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.
Source of Description Description based on print version record.
Added Author Hesser, J. E., writer of foreword.
Added Corporate Author ProQuest (Firm)
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Part One: Preparing the ground
Rural roots, to 1890
Toronto, 1890-1903
Ottawa advancement, 1903-1907
Part Two: Budding scientist
The sun and the stars, 1906-1911
The dream of an upright man, 1911-1913
Transition, 1913-1917
Part Three: Career in full flower
This is the house that Jack built, 1917-1921
Challenges and rewards, 1921-1923
The farthest stars, 1924-1926
Beyond the stars, 1927-1930
The big picture, 1930-1934
Part Four: The fruits of his labour
Retirement, 1934-1941
Regeneration, 1942-.

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