Memoirs of the Life and Work of Philip Pearsall Carpenter: Chiefly Derived from His Letters is a book that provides an in-depth look at the life and work of Philip Pearsall Carpenter. The book is written by Carpenter himself and is primarily based on his personal letters. Carpenter was a prominent figure in the 19th-century scientific community and was particularly known for his work in the fields of zoology and ornithology.The book begins with a...