Biographical Memoirs; Volume 3

<p>Biographical Memoirs Volume 3 presents a collection of insightful biographies honoring distinguished members of the National Academy of Sciences. This volume offers a detailed look into the lives and careers of prominent American scientists highlighting their contributions to various fields. Each memoir provides a comprehensive account of the subject's personal history professional achievements and lasting impact on the scientific community.</p> <p>These biographies serve as valuable historical documents capturing the essence of scientific progress in the United States during the late 19th century. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the dedication innovation and intellectual rigor that characterized these pioneering individuals. This volume is an essential resource for historians of science biographers and anyone interested in the development of American scientific thought.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>