Address on the scientific life and labors of William C. Redfield, A.M., first president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science : delivered before the Association at their Annual Meeting in Montreal, August 14, 1857 / by Denison Olmsted.

  • Denison Olmsted
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1857
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Credit: Address on the scientific life and labors of William C. Redfield, A.M., first president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science : delivered before the Association at their Annual Meeting in Montreal, August 14, 1857 / by Denison Olmsted. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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