William Henry Smyth Quotes

English naval officer and hydrographer (1788-1865)

Admiral William Henry Smyth (21 January 1788 – 8 September 1865) was an English sailor and astronomer. His grandson was Robert Baden-Powell.

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Alternative Names: W. H. Smyth • W.H. Smythe • Henry Smythe

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This object, which somewhat resembles a flight of wild ducks in shape, is a gathering of minute stars.

Admiral Smyth says that no family is quite civilized unless it possesses a copy of some encyclopaedia and a telescope.