Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy

"Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy" by George Biddell Airy is a story from the late 1800s. It tells about the life of Sir George Biddell Airy, who spent 46 years as the Astronomer Royal. The book goes into his scientific work at Greenwich Observatory and his relationships with important people in science and government, and shows him as someone who was very organized and paid close attention to details, both in his life and at work. His story mixes personal experiences with his scientific projects, and the book shows not only his achievements but also what science was like during his time.