The Story of the Herschels, a Family of Astronomers by Sir William Herschel

“From the best available sources have been gathered the following biographical particulars of a remarkable family of astronomers—the Herschels.
“They will serve to show the young reader how great a pleasure may be found in the acquisition of knowledge, and how solid a happiness in quietly pursuing the path of duty.
“On the value of biography it is unnecessary to insist. It is now well understood that we may learn to make our own lives good and honest and true, by carefully and diligently following the example of the good and honest and true who have gone before us. and certain it is that the lessons taught by the lives of the Herschels are such as young readers will do well to lay to heart.” -Preface