Memoir Of George Engelmann, 1809-1884 (1896)

By Charles Abiathar White

Book Overview

The Memoir Of George Engelmann, 1809-1884 is a biographical account of the life of George Engelmann, written by Charles Abiathar White and published in 1896. The book chronicles Engelmann's life from his birth in Germany to his immigration to the United States, where he became a prominent botanist and physician.Engelmann's contributions to the fields of botany and medicine are highlighted throughout the book, including his work on the flora of the western United States and his research on cacti. The book also delves into Engelmann's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures of the time.The Memoir Of George Engelmann, 1809-1884 provides a detailed look into the life of a significant figure in the history of American botany and medicine, and is a valuable resource for those interested in these fields, as well as for historians and researchers.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169463606
• ISBN13: 9781169463608
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"