Scientific Papers of Asa Gray

<p>Delve into the intellectual world of Asa Gray one of the most influential American botanists of the 19th century with this collection of his scientific papers. Scientific Papers of Asa Gray: Essays; Biographical Sketches 1841-1886 offers a comprehensive look at Gray's contributions to botany and his engagement with the burgeoning scientific debates of his time.</p><p>This volume includes a selection of Gray's most important essays showcasing his insights into plant classification evolution and the relationship between science and religion. Also featured are biographical sketches providing a glimpse into the lives and works of Gray's contemporaries and predecessors in the field. Explore Gray's perspective on Darwinism and his role in shaping the acceptance of evolutionary theory in America. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science botany or the intellectual history of the 19th century.</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>