The Papers of Joseph Henry, Vol. 11: January 1866-May 1878 [Hardcover]

Marc Rothenberg (Author, Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0881353906 | ISBN-13: 978-0881353907 | Publication Date: August 20, 2007

In this final volume marking the completion of three decades of scholarly archival research, Henry emerges as the unrivaled leader of American science and the nation's foremost proponent of funding for basic scientific research. A cumulative index is scheduled for publication in early 2008.

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• Hardcover: 800 pages
• Publisher: Science History Pubns (August 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881353906
• ISBN-13: 978-0881353907
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars His papers cover all of his efforts and are a key part of American history., November 3, 2007

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This review is from: The Papers of Joseph Henry, Vol. 11: January 1866-May 1878 (Hardcover)

The eleventh volume of this weighty college-level scholarly collection covers the years 1866 to 1878, when Henry emerged as a leader of American science and guided his creation, the Smithsonian Institution, in recovering from the Civil War. He also guided the newfound National Academy of Sciences and worked to convince his contemporary philanthropists to emulate James Smithson and fund original research. His papers reflect all of his efforts and are a key part of American history. The series has recently won the Eugene Ferguson Prize; volume twelve, a cumulative index, is forthcoming.