The Scientific Writings Of James Smithson - James Smithson - Bog

The Scientific Writings of James Smithson is a collection of the scientific works of James Smithson, a British chemist and mineralogist who is best known for founding the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. The book includes a selection of Smithson's papers on topics such as chemistry, mineralogy, geology, and astronomy, as well as his correspondence with other scientists of his time. The collection provides a glimpse into the scientific thinking and research of the early 19th century, and sheds light on the intellectual and social networks of the scientific community of the time. The book is an essential resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of science and the development of scientific knowledge.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.