Biographical Memoirs; Volume 9

<p>Biographical Memoirs Volume 9 presents a collection of detailed biographies of deceased members of the National Academy of Sciences. This volume offers insights into the lives careers and scientific contributions of prominent figures in various fields of science and technology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.</p><p>Each memoir provides a comprehensive account of the individual's background education research and achievements often including personal anecdotes and reflections from colleagues and family members. These meticulously researched biographies serve as invaluable historical records capturing the essence of scientific discovery and the evolution of various disciplines. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of these pioneering scientists and their lasting impact on the world.</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>