At the Sign of Atlas, by Professor Derek A Long
An Ilkley resident has written the first complete biography of 17th Century figure Joseph Moxon, a Yorkshire- man who became hydrographer to Charles II. Born in Wakefield in 1627, Moxon established himself in London as a printer, publisher, type-founder and maker of globes. He became hydrographer to Charles II in 1662 and in 1678 became the first tradesman to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.
Professor Derek A Long, who lives in Ilkley, recently completed his biography of Joseph Moxon, entitled At the Sign of Atlas.
The 12 chapters give detailed accounts of all aspects of Moxon’s life and work and new information based on the author’s years of research.
It will be published at the end of the month at £35.
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