Poughkeepsie, New York Vol.5 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: CHARLES A. YOUNG - "Nebulae and the Nebular Hypothesis"; and LEROY C. COOLEY-"Limit of Visibility for Minute Masses". Other articles by Henry V. Pelton, President of the Institute, William A. Mowry (Oregon Settlement), W.B. Dwight, C.B. Warring (Mathematics & Gyroscope), Gilbert Van Ingen, Edward Elsworth (Photography), and W. G. Stevenson's Obituary. Frontis. portrait of Stevenson. 192 pp. Front paper cover detached with missing pieces around edges. Title and design on cover intact. ex-mus. numbers/stamp on front top edge. Back cover missing. String tied. Interior is clean, tight and in VG+ condition. Have other "volumes" from Vassar Brothers Institute.. Wraps. Covers Poor.Interior Very Good. Illus. by Plate, Figures (line drawings). Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9". Science.

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Bookseller: Bee Creek Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003998
Title: TRANSACTIONS OF VASSAR BROTHERS' INSTITUTE And Its Scientific Section 1887-1890
Illustrator: Plate, Figures (line drawings)
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Covers Poor.Interior Very Good
Place of Publication: Poughkeepsie, New York
Keywords: Vassar Brothers Institute, W.B. Dwight, C.B. Warring, W. G. Stevenson, LEROY C. COOLEY, Stissing NY, Oregon History, Nebulae, Fossils, Geology, Poughkeepsie NY, Chemistry, Mathematics, Gyroscope, Ferns, Photography, Bicycle, Latitude, Astronomy, Physics,
Bookseller catalogs: Astronomy; Chemistry; Famous Americans; Botany; Geology; Photography; Physics; Mathematics; Paleontology;
Size: Size: Approx. 5 3/4" x 9"

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