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The Scientific Writings Of James Smithson

The Scientific Writings Of James Smithson

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ISBN10: 1432664360
ISBN13: 9781432664367
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Scientific Writings of James Smithson is a collection of works written by James Smithson, a British chemist and mineralogist who is best known for his bequest that established the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. The book includes a variety of scientific writings by Smithson, including papers on chemistry, mineralogy, and geology. The collection also includes Smithson's correspondence with other prominent scientists of his time, providing a glimpse into the scientific community of the early 19th century. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the life and work of James Smithson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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