Letters of Asa Gray V2 (1893)

Letters of Asa Gray Volume 2 is a collection of personal correspondences written by the renowned American botanist and Harvard professor, Asa Gray. The book, originally published in 1893, features letters written by Gray to his colleagues, friends, and family members, spanning the period from 1857 to 1888.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Gray's scientific research, his travels, his personal life, and his opinions on various political and social issues of the time. Gray's correspondences provide a unique insight into the life and work of a prominent figure in the field of botany, as well as the intellectual and cultural milieu of nineteenth-century America.The volume is divided into several sections, each covering a different period in Gray's life and career. The letters are accompanied by detailed annotations and commentary by the editor, Jane Gray, who was Asa Gray's daughter-in-law and a noted botanist in her own right.Overall, Letters of Asa Gray Volume 2 is a valuable resource for historians, botanists, and anyone interested in the history of science and intellectual life in nineteenth-century America.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.