Quite likely the twentieth century is destined to see the natural forces which will enable us to fly from continent to continent with a speed far exceeding that of a bird. Simon Newcomb birdcenturycontinent Change image and share on social
Though born in Nova Scotia, I am of almost pure New England descent. Simon Newcomb beardescentengland Change image and share on social
One hardly knows where, in the history of science, to look for an important movement that had its effective start in so pure and simple an accident as that which led to the building of the great Washington telescope, and went on to the discovery of the satellites of Mars. Simon Newcomb accidentbuilddiscovery share on social
Aerial flight is one of that class of problems with which men will never have to cope. Simon Newcomb aerialclasscope Change image and share on social
The beginning of 1856 found me teaching in the family of a planter named Bryan, residing in Prince George County, Md., some fifteen or twenty miles from Washington. Simon Newcomb beginbryancounty Change image and share on social
A suggestion had been made to me looking toward a professorship in some Western college, but after due consideration, I declined to consider the matter. Simon Newcomb collegeconsiderationdecline Change image and share on social
As years passed away I have formed the habit of looking back upon that former self as upon another person, the remembrance of whose emotions has been a solace in adversity and added zest to the enjoyment of prosperity. Simon Newcomb addadversityback share on social
What we now call school training, the pursuit of fixed studies at stated hours under the constant guidance of a teacher, I could scarcely be said to have enjoyed. Simon Newcomb callconstantenjoy Change image and share on social
If my impressions are correct, our educational planing mill cuts down all the knots of genius, and reduces the best of the men who go through it to much the same standard. Simon Newcomb correctcuteducational Change image and share on social
Whenever a total eclipse of the sun was visible in an accessible region parties were sent out to observe it. Simon Newcomb accessibleeclipseobserve Change image and share on social
