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A Memoir Of David Hosack (1861)

A Memoir Of David Hosack (1861)

Hosack, Alexander Eddy

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ISBN10: 1168744776
ISBN13: 9781168744777
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Memoir of David Hosack is a biographical work authored by Alexander Eddy Hosack and published in 1861. The book is a tribute to the life and work of David Hosack, a prominent physician, botanist, and educator of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hosack was known for his contributions to the fields of medicine and botany, having founded the first botanical garden in the United States and serving as a professor at Columbia University's medical school. The memoir provides a detailed account of Hosack's life, from his childhood in New York to his education and professional career. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with notable figures such as Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. The book offers insight into the medical practices and scientific advancements of the time, as well as the social and political climate of early America. It also highlights Hosack's philanthropic efforts, including his work with the New York Manumission Society, which advocated for the abolition of slavery. Overall, A Memoir of David Hosack is a comprehensive and informative tribute to a significant figure in American history, whose contributions to medicine, botany, and education continue to be celebrated today.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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