Biographical Memoir Of William Albert Setchell 1864-1943

By D. H. Campbell and D.H. Campbell

Book Overview

The Biographical Memoir of William Albert Setchell 1864-1943 is a book written by D.H. Campbell that tells the life story of William Albert Setchell. Setchell was a renowned American botanist who lived from 1864 to 1943. He was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he made significant contributions to the study of marine algae and flowering plants.The book covers Setchell's life from his childhood in the Midwest to his academic career in California. It describes his early interest in botany and his education at the University of Michigan. The book also details Setchell's extensive travels, including his trips to the Pacific coast and his expedition to the Galapagos Islands.The memoir includes Setchell's scientific achievements, including his groundbreaking research on the reproductive systems of algae and his work on the taxonomy of flowering plants. It also covers his personal life, including his marriage and family.The book is a comprehensive biography of a significant figure in American botany. It provides insight into the life and work of William Albert Setchell and his contributions to the field of botany.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: 1163184012
• ISBN13: 9781163184011
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"