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Life And Letters Of William Barton Rogers V2 (1896)

Life And Letters Of William Barton Rogers V2 (1896)

Rogers, William Barton
Rogers, Emma
Sedgwick, William Thompson

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1163918342
ISBN13: 9781163918340
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 474
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life And Letters Of William Barton Rogers V2 (1896) is a biographical work about the life and career of William Barton Rogers, an American geologist and educator who was instrumental in the founding of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The book is the second volume of a two-part series and was written by Rogers himself. The book provides a detailed account of Rogers' life, from his childhood in Virginia to his education at the University of Virginia, where he studied under Thomas Jefferson. It also covers his early career as a geologist, including his work with the Virginia Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Pennsylvania. The book then goes on to describe Rogers' involvement in the founding of MIT, including his role as the first president of the institution. It also covers his later years, including his work as a professor at the University of Virginia and his involvement in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Throughout the book, Rogers' letters and other writings are included, providing insight into his thoughts and opinions on a variety of subjects. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and education in the United States, as well as the life and career of William Barton Rogers.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.

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