The Albany Years, Dec.1797-Oct.1832 (v. 1) (The Papers) - Hardcover

The Papers Of Joseph Henry [ Volumes I - VIII ]

Zustand: Very Good. 1st edition. Cloth, dj, F/VG+. 8 volumes, xl+496pp, xl+524pp, xxxiv+585pp, xxxiv+475pp, xxxviii+506pp, xlii+662pp, xlviii+707pp, xlviii548pp, decorated endpapers, grand total of 64pp b/w plates, text figs, index to each volume, some of the earlier volumes ave slightly grubby & spine yellowed dustjackets, otherwise a fine set. The volumes cover : I - December 1797 - October 1832, The Albany Years. II - November 1832 - December 1835, The Princeton Years. III - January 1836 - December 1836, The Princeton Years. IV - January 1838 - December 1840, The Princeton Years. V - January 1841 - December 1843, The Princeton Years. VI - January 1844 - December 1846, The Princeton Years. VII - January 1847 - December 1849, The Smithsonian Years. VIII - January 1850 - December 1853, The Smithsonian Years. A final 3 volumes & a cumulative index were published later to complete the set. Joseph Henry [ 1797 - 1878 ] American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. A polymath, he is perhaps best known for the discovery of Electromagnetic induction. Of these eight volumes it has been said 'since the first volume of Henry's papers was published. In the intervening years they have become a key resource for understanding the development of science not only in the United States but also elsewhere and particularly in Britain because of the close contacts Henry maintained there. The volumes have traced Henry's active career in teaching and scientific research (especially in electricity) from his beginnings in Albany through to his time at Princeton. [BHJS] 13600 grams. Artikel-Nr. 56394

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