Life and Correspondence of Henry Ingersoll Bowditch, Volume 2

By Vincent Yardley Bowditch

Book Overview

Life and Correspondence of Henry Ingersoll Bowditch Volume 2 is a biographical work written by Vincent Y. Bowditch. The book is a continuation of the story of Henry Ingersoll Bowditch, a prominent American physician and scientist who lived from 1808 to 1892. The second volume of the book covers the latter part of Bowditch's life, including his work as a professor of physiology at Harvard Medical School and his involvement in various scientific organizations such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The book also includes a detailed account of Bowditch's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures of his time.In addition to biographical information, the book features a selection of Bowditch's personal correspondence, providing insight into his thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics. The letters also offer a glimpse into the scientific and intellectual community of the time, as Bowditch corresponded with many of the leading figures in his field.Overall, Life and Correspondence of Henry Ingersoll Bowditch Volume 2 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a significant figure in American science and medicine.In Two Volumes.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: 1163796026
• ISBN13: 9781163796023
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"