Author: Edward J. Nolan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781332240630
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Excerpt from Short History of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia This brief history of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was prepared as a contribution to the volume issued in commemoration of Founders' Week, so successfully celebrated from the fourth to the tenth of October, 1908. The length of the article was determined by the number of pages available in the distribution of the matter composing the book and the story is, therefore, necessarily "short." The Notices of Morton and Ruschenberger have been of assistance in preparing the earlier portion. The sketch may be regarded as merely preliminary to a detailed history of the Academy to be issued in connection with the proposed celebration of the Centenary of the society in 1912. It is sent out in this form with the hope that it will, by eliciting comment, criticism, and perhaps correction, help to make the larger work of more permanent value. Any assistance to this end will be gratefully accepted by the author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Short History of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (Classic Reprint)
Author: Edward J. Nolan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781332240630
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Excerpt from Short History of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia This brief history of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was prepared as a contribution to the volume issued in commemoration of Founders' Week, so successfully celebrated from the fourth to the tenth of October, 1908. The length of the article was determined by the number of pages available in the distribution of the matter composing the book and the story is, therefore, necessarily "short." The Notices of Morton and Ruschenberger have been of assistance in preparing the earlier portion. The sketch may be regarded as merely preliminary to a detailed history of the Academy to be issued in connection with the proposed celebration of the Centenary of the society in 1912. It is sent out in this form with the hope that it will, by eliciting comment, criticism, and perhaps correction, help to make the larger work of more permanent value. Any assistance to this end will be gratefully accepted by the author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781332240630
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Excerpt from Short History of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia This brief history of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia was prepared as a contribution to the volume issued in commemoration of Founders' Week, so successfully celebrated from the fourth to the tenth of October, 1908. The length of the article was determined by the number of pages available in the distribution of the matter composing the book and the story is, therefore, necessarily "short." The Notices of Morton and Ruschenberger have been of assistance in preparing the earlier portion. The sketch may be regarded as merely preliminary to a detailed history of the Academy to be issued in connection with the proposed celebration of the Centenary of the society in 1912. It is sent out in this form with the hope that it will, by eliciting comment, criticism, and perhaps correction, help to make the larger work of more permanent value. Any assistance to this end will be gratefully accepted by the author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Short History of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Author: Edward James Nolan
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Discover the rich history of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia with this detailed account by Edward James Nolan. Written in the 1900s, this book chronicles the evolution, achievements, and contributions of the renowned institution. Nolan's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this a captivating read for history enthusiasts, scientists, and those interested in the natural sciences.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Discover the rich history of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia with this detailed account by Edward James Nolan. Written in the 1900s, this book chronicles the evolution, achievements, and contributions of the renowned institution. Nolan's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this a captivating read for history enthusiasts, scientists, and those interested in the natural sciences.
Catalog of the Library of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
Author: Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
The Real James Bond
Author: Jim Wright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764359026
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated biography of the ornithologist James Bond, the author of the book Birds of the West Indies and the namesake of Ian Fleming's fictional British spy.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764359026
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An illustrated biography of the ornithologist James Bond, the author of the book Birds of the West Indies and the namesake of Ian Fleming's fictional British spy.
Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania
Author: Samuel Hazard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Catalogue
Author: Walters, Frank, Firm, Booksellers, New York
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 908
Book Description
Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Divine Vintage
Author: Randall Heskett
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0230112439
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Examines wine making from Biblical times forward, analyzing how the wine culture influenced the development of humankind's spiritual life.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0230112439
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Examines wine making from Biblical times forward, analyzing how the wine culture influenced the development of humankind's spiritual life.
Narrative of a Journey Across the Rocky Mountains, to the Columbia River, and a Visit to the Sandwich Islands, Chili, &c
Author: John Kirk Townsend
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
1491 (Second Edition)
Author: Charles C. Mann
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400032059
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492—from “a remarkably engaging writer” (The New York Times Book Review). Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city. Mexican cultures created corn in a specialized breeding process that it has been called man’s first feat of genetic engineering. Indeed, Indians were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. Challenging and surprising, this a transformative new look at a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400032059
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492—from “a remarkably engaging writer” (The New York Times Book Review). Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city. Mexican cultures created corn in a specialized breeding process that it has been called man’s first feat of genetic engineering. Indeed, Indians were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. Challenging and surprising, this a transformative new look at a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew.