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Discover the life and legacy of Benjamin Silliman, a prominent figure in 19th-century American science, in ""Life of Benjamin Silliman, M.D., Ll.D., Late Professor of Chemistry, Mineralogy, and Geology in Yale College, Volume 2."" Compiled chiefly from his manuscript reminiscences, diaries, and correspondence, this volume offers a detailed look into Silliman's contributions to the fields of chemistry, mineralogy, and geology at Yale College. Explore his profound impact on American scientific education and research during a transformative period in the nation's history. This biography, penned by George Park Fisher, provides invaluable insights into the intellectual and personal life of a pioneering scientist whose work helped shape the landscape of American science. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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