Poughkeepsie, New York Vol.IV Part I and II. " Object of the society is to promote education and useful knowledge in the departments of Science, Literature, and Art, by investigating and discussing subjects...by establishing and maintaining a Museum, a Library and a collection of works of art and objects of historic interest ..." Articles by Famous Americans include: W. LE CONTE STEVENS - "Aerial Navigation" with 4 illustrations; and MARY WHITNEY - "New Stars in Andromeda and Orion" with an illustration. 3 articles by William G. Stevenson, President of The Institute: "Interpretations of Nature", "Genius and Mental Disease" and "Earthquakes". Other articles by Rev. Henry L. Ziegenfuss, Capt. Henry C. Taylor, Isabel Mulford, Charles L. Bristol, Edward Riggs,William B. Dwight, and Charles B. Warring. 282 pp. Front paper cover missing bottom corner and two small pieces at side edge. Water mark at front top corner and down side edge. Shows on top corner of title page and no further. Spine paper cracking. Strip at base missing. Back cover missing. ex-mus. numbers on front top edge. String tied. Interior is clean, tight and in VG+ condition. Have other "volumes" from Vassar Brothers Institute.. Wraps. Covers Fair Interior Very Good. Illus. by Plates, Tables,Figures (line drawings) Maps. Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9". Science.

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Bookseller: Bee Creek Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003997
Title: TRANSACTIONS OF VASSAR BROTHERS' INSTITUTE And Its Scientific Section 1885-1887
Illustrator: Plates, Tables,Figures (line drawings) Maps
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Covers Fair Interior Very Good
Place of Publication: Poughkeepsie, New York
Keywords: Vassar Brothers Institute, W.B. Dwight, C.B. Warring, Quiche Indians, Nicaragua Canal, Earthquakes, Andromeda, Orion, Stars, Geology, Poughkeepsie NY, Medicine, Bacteria, Mary Whitney, Mental Disease ,,Astronomy, Trukey, Asia Minor, Physics, Aerial Naviga
Bookseller catalogs: Medicine; Astronomy; Famous Americans; Latin America; Geology; Physics; Aviation;
Size: Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9"

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