First Scientist Of Alaska: William Healey Dall

By Edward A. Herron

Book Overview

""First Scientist of Alaska: William Healey Dall"" is a biographical work written by Edward A. Herron. The book is centered around the life and work of William Healey Dall, a renowned American naturalist and scientist who is widely regarded as the first scientist of Alaska. The book provides a comprehensive account of Dall's life, from his early years as a student of natural history to his groundbreaking research and discoveries in Alaska. The author explores Dall's contributions to the fields of marine biology, geology, anthropology, and linguistics, highlighting his pioneering efforts in the study of the natural world and the indigenous peoples of Alaska. Through extensive research and analysis, Herron paints a vivid portrait of Dall's life and legacy, shedding new light on one of the most important figures in the history of American science. Overall, ""First Scientist of Alaska: William Healey Dall"" is a fascinating and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science, natural history, or Alaska.William Healey Dall: Born August 21, 1845, Died March 27, 1927.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258073986
• ISBN13: 9781258073985
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"