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Professor George P Fisher
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
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Poet, essayist, chemist, geologist, educator, entrepreneur, publisher–Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864) was one of the virtuosi of the Early Republic and a founder of the American scientific community. This absorbing biography is…
Benjamin Silliman
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This classic textbook of physics provides a clear and concise introduction to the principles of natural philosophy, with a focus on practical applications. The book covers a range of topics…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1860.
Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to…
Travelogues Collection offers readers a unique glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture and wildlife of the world from the perspective of late 19th and early 20th century esteemed travelers. From…
Join Benjamin Silliman on his grand tour of Europe in 1851 as he visits the great cities and cultural landmarks of the Old World. Silliman's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary…
A fascinating travelogue by two American writers chronicling their experiences traveling through Europe just before the onset of the Crimean War, offering charming descriptions of the art, culture, and society…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
Travel back in time to the early 19th century and join Benjamin Silliman on his journey through New England and Canada. Filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape and fascinating…
This travelogue follows Benjamin Silliman's journey from Hartford to Quebec in 1819. Silliman was a prominent professor of chemistry and natural history at Yale University, and his observations on the…
This detailed course outline is perfect for anyone interested in geology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the course of geological lectures given in Yale College, covering everything from the…
This lecture, originally delivered at Yale College in 1848, provides an overview of the scientific advancements in medicine and chemistry over the course of the 19th century. Drawing on his…
This book provides an overview of the Grass Valley District quartz mines, which are located in California and have a rich history. The author gives detailed descriptions of the geological…
Title: Professor Silliman’s report upon the oil property of the Pacific Coast Petroleum Company, of New-York, situated in San Luis Obispo County, California: to which is added Notes of survey…
With Remarks On The Same From The American Journal Of Science And Arts. Also, Extracts From Other Public Journals, And Information On Electricity, Galvanism, Electro-Magnetism, Etc.
Benjamin Silliman's thoughtful and insightful analysis of the relationship between geology and sacred history provides a valuable perspective on this important topic. An essential read for anyone interested in the…
Title: A description of the recently discovered petroleum region in California: with a report on the same.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca…
Title: Consistency of the discoveries of modern geology, with the sacred history of the creation and the Deluge.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography…
Title: Remarks, made on a short tour, between Hartford and Quebec, in the autumn of 1819.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana…
Title: Elements of chemistry: in the order of the lectures given in Yale College.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana…
Title: A visit to Europe in 1851.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500–1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets…
Title: Elements of chemistry: in the order of the lectures given in Yale College.
Author: Benjamin Silliman
Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana
Description:
Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana…
Title: Report on the rock oil, or petroleum, from Venango Co., Pennsylvania: with special reference to its use for illumination and other purposes.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based…
Title: Report of an examination of the Bristol copper mine, in Bristol, Conn., Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana…
Title: A tour to Quebec, in the autumn of 1819.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500–1926 contains a collection…
Title: Outline of the course of geological lectures given in Yale College.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500–1926 contains…
Title: A sketch of the life and character of President Dwight, delivered at an eulogium, in New-Haven, February 12th, 1817: before the academic body, of Yale College, composed of the…
Title: An oration delivered at Hartford on the 6th of July, A.D. 1802: before the Society of the Cincinnati for the state of Connecticut, assembled to celebrate the anniversary of…
Title: Suggestions relative to the philosophy of geology: as deduced from the facts and to the consistency of both the facts and theory of this science with sacred history.Author: Benjamin…
Title: Remarks made on a short tour between Hartford and Quebec in the autumn of 1819.Author: Benjamin SillimanPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin’s famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana…
