The Ancient and Modern History of Nice; Comprehending an Account of the Foundation of Marseilles with an Introduction, Containing Hints of Advice to Invalids, Who Seek the Renovating Influence of These Salubrious Climes (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1807 Excerpt: ...invention, the diurnal course of the sun could be observed, as he approached, or retired from, the zenith of the town. He bestowed such unremitting attention on this subject, that a celebrated, astronomer could not help exclaiming--he was more than human. In consequence of the observations he made on this meridian, he published more correct tables of the sun, than any that had appeared before that time. He determined the parallax of that planet, established the theory of tie comets, and discovered four of the five satelt lites of Saturn: in short, there was no branch of this sublime science, in which he was not profoundly skilled. His celestial occupations, however, did not prevent him from attending to terrestrial objects. The inundations of the Po caused frequent disputes between the inhabitants of Bologna and Ferrara..He regulated them to the satisfaction of both towns, and was in consequence made by them superintendent of that river. Louis XIV. who was ambitious of every kind of glory, wished to draw Cassini into France, and accordingly ordered Colbert to write to him. Cassini replied to this invitation, that he could not accept the honor that was intended him, withr out the consent of the Pope, and the Senate of Bologna., The king supposing he could not succeed on these terms, requested them to allow him to rer side a few years in France, which was granted. Cassini arrived at Paris in 1669, and was received by Louis in the same manner that Sosige.es, when he was called to Rome to reform the Calendar of Numa, had been received by Caesar. Some years afterwards the Pope and Senate of Bologna demanded his return with considerable warmth: but Colbert disputed their authority with as much, and had the satisfaction of succeeding. Cassini married soon after, wh..