Biographical Memoir Of Alpheus Spring Packard, 1839-1905 (1920) - Paperback

The Biographical Memoir of Alpheus Spring Packard, 1839-1905 is a book written by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell and published in 1920. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of Alpheus Spring Packard, a prominent American entomologist and zoologist who lived from 1839 to 1905. The book covers Packard's early life and education, his career as a professor of zoology and entomology at Brown University and Bowdoin College, and his extensive research and publications on insects, spiders, and other animals. The book also examines Packard's contributions to the development of the field of evolutionary biology, his work on the theory of natural selection, and his role in promoting the study of zoology and entomology in the United States.In addition to Packard's scientific achievements, the book also delves into his personal life, including his family background, his marriage and children, and his relationships with other prominent scientists and intellectuals of his time. The book provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Packard as both a scientist and a human being, and offers valuable insights into the history of American science and intellectual life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.