Introduction Stephen Case and Lukas M. Verburgt; 1. John Herschel: a biographical sketch Emily Winterburn; 2. The mathematical journey of John Herschel Tony Crilly; 3. John Herschel's astronomy Stephen Case; 4. Stargazer at world's end: John Herschel at the cape, 1833-1838 Steve Ruskin; 5. Herschel's philosophy of science: the preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy and beyond Lukas M. Verburgt; 6.

Drawing observations together: John Herschel and the act of drawing in scientific observation Omar W. Nasim; 7. Photology, photography, and actino-chemistry: the photographic work of John Herschel Kelley Wilder; 8. Herschel's planet: earth in cosmic perspective Gregory A. Good; 9. John Herschel and scientific standardization Edward J. Gillin; 10. John Herschel and politics William J.

Ashworth; 11. John Herschel's methodology in the scientific community Charles H. Pence.