""The Varieties of Human Greatness"" is a book written by Alexander Young in 1838. The book is a discourse on the life and character of Nathaniel Bowditch, delivered in the Church on Church Green on March 25, 1838. Nathaniel Bowditch was a renowned American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator who made significant contributions to the field of navigation. The book provides a detailed account of Bowditch's life, his achievements, and his legacy...