A Scientist in the Early Republic. Samuel Latham Mitchill 1764-1831 /

An examination of the scientific accomplishments of Samuel Latham Mitchell, an early American scientist. Discusses his contributions, along with other pioneers, to the various areas of science.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Hall, Courtney Robert (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Columbia University Press, [1934]
Temas:
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter I. Introduction
  • Chapter II. Mitchill and his Environment
  • Chapter III. Mitchill and the New Chemistry
  • Chapter IV. Satanic Septon and the Celestial Alkalies
  • Chapter V. A Physician at Work
  • Chapter VI. A Pioneer in Natural Science: Geology, Mineralogy, and Paleontology
  • Chapter VII. A Pioneer in Natural Science: Zoology
  • Chapter VIII. A Pioneer in Natural Science: Botany
  • Chapter IX. Travel and Maritime Science
  • Chapter X. A Man of Science in the Public Eye
  • Chapter XI. Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • Bibliography of Mitchill's Writing
  • General Bibliography
  • Index

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