Memoir Of George Brown Goode 1851-1896 (1897)

Memoir Of George Brown Goode 1851-1896 Is A Biographical Account Written By Samuel Pierpont Langley In 1897. The Book Details The Life Of George Brown Goode A Prominent American Ichthyologist And Museum Curator. Langley Who Was A Friend And Colleague Of Goode Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of His Life Including His Childhood Education And Career.The Book Begins With A Brief Introduction To Goode'S Family Background And Early Life In New Albany Indiana. Langley Then Delves Into Goode'S Education Which Included Attending Indiana University And Harvard University. After Completing His Studies Goode Worked As A Professor Of Natural History At Wesleyan University Before Moving To Washington D.C. To Work At The Smithsonian Institution.At The Smithsonian Goode Became The Director Of The United States National Museum Where He Oversaw The Collection And Preservation Of A Vast Array Of Natural History Specimens. Langley Details Goode'S Numerous Contributions To The Field Of Ichthyology Including His Research On Fish Anatomy And Classification. Additionally The Book Highlights Goode'S Efforts To Promote Scientific Education And Outreach Including His Work On The United States Fish Commission And His Involvement In The Establishment Of The Marine Biological Laboratory In Woods Hole Massachusetts.Overall Memoir Of George Brown Goode 1851-1896 Provides A Comprehensive And Detailed Account Of The Life And Accomplishments Of One Of America'S Foremost Ichthyologists And Museum Curators.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.