Essays on Embryology (1880)

Essays on Embryology is a book written by Francis Maitland Balfour in 1880. The book is a collection of essays that explore the field of embryology, which is the study of the development of embryos from fertilization to birth. The essays cover a wide range of topics including the history of embryology, the structure and function of embryos, and the evolution of embryonic development. Balfour's writing is highly detailed and technical, but also accessible to readers with a basic understanding of biology. The book is considered a landmark in the field of embryology and is still widely cited and studied today.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.