A Memorial Of Joseph Henry

By Smithsonian Institution

Book Overview

""A Memorial of Joseph Henry"" is a book published by the United States Congress in honor of the American scientist and physicist Joseph Henry. The book serves as a tribute to Henry's contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and telegraphy, as well as his leadership as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. It includes a collection of eulogies, speeches, and essays written by prominent figures such as President Ulysses S. Grant, Henry's colleagues, and members of Congress. The book also features a biographical sketch of Henry's life and accomplishments, as well as illustrations and photographs of his experiments and inventions. Overall, ""A Memorial of Joseph Henry"" is a comprehensive and informative tribute to one of America's most influential scientists.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163801429
• ISBN13: 9781163801420
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 534 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"