Memoirs of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences Volume 1911; Volume 3

<p><i>Memoirs of the Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences Volume 3</i> is a historical collection of essays and proceedings from one of America's oldest learned societies. Founded in 1799 the Connecticut Academy has fostered intellectual exchange and the advancement of knowledge for over two centuries. This volume originally published in 1810 offers a glimpse into the scientific and artistic interests of early American scholars. The book provides insight into the intellectual climate of the early 19th century and the development of scientific and humanistic thought in the United States. It remains a valuable resource for historians of science American studies scholars and anyone interested in the history of academic institutions.</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>