Isbn: 9781330819630 - discourse, on the objects and importance of the national institution: for the promotion of science, established at washington, 1840, delivered at the first anniversary (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the Institution for the Promotion of Science and the Useful Arts, a gathering of scholars resolved to expand knowledge and understanding throughout the United States. The author traces the origins of the institution, explaining its vision to enhance the nation's prosperity through science and useful application. He details the significant advancements already made in astronomy, geography, natural history, and numerous scientific disciplines. The book emphasizes the deep connections between these branches of knowledge and their contributions to technological progress, emphasizing how advancements in one area often benefit many others. The author asserts that this institution will play a vital role in fostering the development of these fields, leading to a more enlightened and prosperous nation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…