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Patriot-Improvers: Biographical Sketches of Members of the American Philosophical Society, Volume Three, 1767-1768, Memoirs, American Philosophical So

Patriot-Improvers: Biographical Sketches of Members of the American Philosophical Society, Volume Three, 1767-1768, Memoirs, American Philosophical So

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Hardcover

Series: Memoirs of the American Philosophical Society

Historical FiguresColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 0871692287
ISBN13: 9780871692283
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
Published: Jan 1 2010
Pages: 672
Weight: 3.12
Height: 1.50 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
When Benjamin Franklin adopted John Bartram's 1739 idea of bringing together the virtuosi of the colonies to promote inquiries into natural secrets, arts and syances, the result was, in 1743, the founding of the American Philosophical Society (APS). In this first systematic attempt to collect & preserve data on the lives of [the Society's first] members, Bell records the early years of the Society through sketches of its first members, those elected between 1743 and 1769. Together, this set adds much to our knowledge of the history and culture of 18th century American history. The third of three volumes, it includes history of the APS, sketches of APS members inducted from November 1767 to 1768, reflections and observations, and consolidated indexes for volumes one, two, and three.

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