Author:
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437953701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Proceedings of The Academy of Natural Sciences (No. 3 -- Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec. 1870)
Author:
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437953701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437953701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Author: Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
"Publications of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia": v. 53, 1901, p. 788-794.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
"Publications of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia": v. 53, 1901, p. 788-794.
The American Naturalist
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 802
Book Description
William Stimpson and the Golden Age of American Natural History
Author: Ronald Scott Vasile
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
ISBN: 1501758128
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
William Stimpson was at the forefront of the American natural history community in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Stimpson displayed an early affinity for the sea and natural history, and after completing an apprenticeship with famed naturalist Louis Agassiz, he became one of the first professionally trained naturalists in the United States. In 1852, twenty-year-old Stimpson was appointed naturalist of the United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition, where he collected and classified hundreds of marine animals. Upon his return, he joined renowned naturalist Spencer F. Baird at the Smithsonian Institution to create its department of invertebrate zoology. He also founded and led the irreverent and fun-loving Megatherium Club, which included many notable naturalists. In 1865, Stimpson focused on turning the Chicago Academy of Sciences into one of the largest and most important museums in the country. Tragically, the museum was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and Stimpson died of tuberculosis soon after, before he could restore his scientific legacy. This first-ever biography of William Stimpson situates his work in the context of his time. As one of few to collaborate with both Agassiz and Baird, Stimpson's life provides insight into the men who shaped a generation of naturalists--the last before intense specialization caused naturalists to give way to biologists. Historians of science and general readers interested in biographies, science, and history will enjoy this compelling biography.
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
ISBN: 1501758128
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
William Stimpson was at the forefront of the American natural history community in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Stimpson displayed an early affinity for the sea and natural history, and after completing an apprenticeship with famed naturalist Louis Agassiz, he became one of the first professionally trained naturalists in the United States. In 1852, twenty-year-old Stimpson was appointed naturalist of the United States North Pacific Exploring Expedition, where he collected and classified hundreds of marine animals. Upon his return, he joined renowned naturalist Spencer F. Baird at the Smithsonian Institution to create its department of invertebrate zoology. He also founded and led the irreverent and fun-loving Megatherium Club, which included many notable naturalists. In 1865, Stimpson focused on turning the Chicago Academy of Sciences into one of the largest and most important museums in the country. Tragically, the museum was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and Stimpson died of tuberculosis soon after, before he could restore his scientific legacy. This first-ever biography of William Stimpson situates his work in the context of his time. As one of few to collaborate with both Agassiz and Baird, Stimpson's life provides insight into the men who shaped a generation of naturalists--the last before intense specialization caused naturalists to give way to biologists. Historians of science and general readers interested in biographies, science, and history will enjoy this compelling biography.
Proceedings of The Academy of Natural Sciences (Part III -- Oct., Nov., Dec. 1872)
Author:
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437953763
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437953763
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Documents of the Senate of the State of New York
Author: New York (State). Legislature. Senate
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Proceedings of The Academy of Natural Sciences (Part III -- Nov. and Dec., 1879)
Author:
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437954081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437954081
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Proceedings of The Academy of Natural Sciences (Part II -- Apr.-Sept., 1880)
Author:
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437954104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437954104
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Proceedings of The Academy of Natural Sciences (Vol. LVI, Part III -- Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., 1904)
Author:
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437954654
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Publisher: Academy of Natural Sciences
ISBN: 9781437954654
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Notices of the Proceedings
Author: Royal Institution of Great Britain
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Learned institutions and societies
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Learned institutions and societies
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description