Letters Of Asa Gray V1

By Asa Gray

Book Overview

Letters of Asa Gray Volume 1 is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned American botanist, Asa Gray. The book was first published in 1893 and is now considered a valuable historical document. Asa Gray was a prolific letter writer, and this volume contains letters written between 1832 and 1857. The letters provide a fascinating insight into Gray's life and work, as well as the scientific and cultural landscape of the time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including botany, geology, natural history, and travel. Gray's correspondents include some of the most prominent scientists and intellectuals of the day, such as Charles Darwin and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The letters are presented in their original form, with footnotes and annotations providing context and explanation where necessary. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the life and work of Asa Gray.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160710236
• ISBN13: 9781160710237
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"