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A Memoir Of The Reverend Elisha Mitchell: Late Professor Of Chemistry, Mineralogy And Geology In The University Of North Carolina (1858)

A Memoir Of The Reverend Elisha Mitchell: Late Professor Of Chemistry, Mineralogy And Geology In The University Of North Carolina (1858)

Otey, James Hervey
Swain, David Lowry

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ISBN10: 1104597071
ISBN13: 9781104597078
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Memoir Of The Reverend Elisha Mitchell: Late Professor Of Chemistry, Mineralogy And Geology In The University Of North Carolina is a biographical work written by James Hervey Otey and published in 1858. The book tells the story of Elisha Mitchell, a renowned professor of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology at the University of North Carolina. Mitchell was born in 1793 and grew up in Connecticut before moving to North Carolina to pursue his academic career. He became a respected figure in the scientific community and made significant contributions to the study of the natural world. The memoir provides a detailed account of Mitchell's life, from his early years to his untimely death. It covers his education, his work as a professor, and his many scientific expeditions, including his famous exploration of the Black Mountains in North Carolina. The book also delves into Mitchell's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his deep religious faith. Throughout the book, Otey portrays Mitchell as a brilliant and dedicated scientist, as well as a kind and generous man. He also highlights the many obstacles and challenges that Mitchell faced during his career, including financial difficulties and political controversies. Overall, A Memoir Of The Reverend Elisha Mitchell provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of North Carolina's most esteemed scientists and educators.Together With The Tributes Of Respect To His Memory, By Various Public Meetings And Literary Associations, And The Addresses Delivered At The Re-Interment Of His Remarks.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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