A Memoir of David Hosack

By Alexander Eddy Hosack

Book Overview

""A Memoir of David Hosack"" is a biographical work written by Alexander Eddy Hosack in 1861. The book chronicles the life of David Hosack, a physician and botanist who lived in New York City during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hosack was a prominent figure in the medical community and played a key role in the establishment of several institutions, including the New York Academy of Medicine and the Elgin Botanic Garden. The memoir provides a detailed account of Hosack's life, from his early years in New York to his education at Columbia College and his medical training in Scotland. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Catharine, and his relationships with his children. Throughout the book, the author highlights Hosack's contributions to medicine and botany, including his work on the treatment of yellow fever and his efforts to introduce new plant species to the United States. The book also explores Hosack's involvement in politics, including his friendship with Aaron Burr and his role in the founding of the Hamilton-Burr duel. Overall, ""A Memoir of David Hosack"" provides a comprehensive look at the life of a prominent physician and botanist who made significant contributions to both his field and his community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165884968
• ISBN13: 9781165884964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"