Excerpt from The Edinburgh Journal of Science, 1829, Vol. 10: Exhibiting a View of the Progress of Discovery in Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Mineralogy, Geology, Botany, Ecology, Comparative Anatomy, Practical Mechanics, Geography, Navigation, Statistics, Antiquities, and the Fire and Useful Arts; October April
IX. A Summary of Experiments recently made on the Temperature of Mines. By W. J. Henwood, Esq. F. G. S., Member of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall. Communicated by the Author.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a detailed account of the life of the poet Alexander Wilson, a Scottish-American ornithologist, best known for his pioneering work on the birds of North America. The author, Wilson's nephew, draws on a wealth of personal letters, journals, and other primary sources to provide an intimate portrait of his uncle's life and work. The book explores Wilson's early years in Scotland, his struggles as a young man in America, and his eventual rise to fame as one of the most important figures in American ornithology. The author also discusses Wilson's contributions to the field of ornithology, including his pioneering use of field observation and his detailed descriptions of bird behavior. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most important naturalists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334030956_0
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