Life And Letters Of Josiah Dwight Whitney (1909) - Edwin Tenney Brewster - Bog

The book ""Life and Letters of Josiah Dwight Whitney"" is a detailed biography of the American geologist and mountaineer, Josiah Dwight Whitney. Written by Edwin Tenney Brewster and published in 1909, the book chronicles Whitney's life from his birth in 1819 to his death in 1896. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a comprehensive account of Whitney's life, including his childhood, education, and professional career as a geologist. It also covers his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in the intellectual and cultural life of 19th-century America.The second part of the book consists of a selection of Whitney's letters, which provide insight into his personality, his scientific work, and his relationships with his colleagues and friends. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Whitney's geological research, his travels, and his observations on the natural world.Overall, ""Life and Letters of Josiah Dwight Whitney"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American science and the life of one of its most important figures. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century geology and the intellectual and cultural milieu in which Whitney lived and worked.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.