Memoirs Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences V6 (1857)

By American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Book Overview

Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Volume 6 is a collection of academic papers and research articles published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1857. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is a prestigious academic society founded in 1780 that aims to promote the advancement of knowledge and scholarship in the United States. The papers included in this volume cover a wide range of topics, including astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, and philosophy. Some of the notable contributions in this volume include an analysis of the chemical composition of meteorites, a study of the orbits of comets, and an examination of the philosophical principles underlying the concept of free will. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of science and the intellectual developments of the mid-19th century in the United States.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: 1166206157
• ISBN13: 9781166206154
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 2.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"