Edward Samuel Ritchie (1814–1895), an American inventor and physicist, is considered to be the most innovative instrument maker in nineteenth-century America, making important contributions to both science and navigation.
Read more about Edward Samuel Ritchie: Early Life and Career, Inventions and Innovations, Epilogue, Museum Displays
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