Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Volume 1873; Volume 18

<p><i>Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge Volume 18</i> presents a collection of scholarly papers published by the Smithsonian Institution. This volume dating back to 1873 offers insights into the scientific and historical research of the era.</p><p> Featuring a range of academic disciplines the Smithsonian Contributions series served as a key outlet for disseminating knowledge to researchers and the broader public. This volume provides a valuable snapshot of the intellectual pursuits and scientific methodologies prevalent in the late 19th century.</p><p>Researchers historians and anyone interested in the history of science and American intellectual history will find this volume a compelling resource. It stands as a testament to the Smithsonian Institution's enduring commitment to the advancement and diffusion of knowledge.</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>