This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... personal (Tributes By Professor F. W. Clarke, in "Science" As a teacher Dr. Prescott was singularly successful, both in his personal relations with his students and as an organizer of reforms. He began his work at a time when lectures and recitations were commonly thought to be adequate instruments for ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... personal (Tributes By Professor F. W. Clarke, in "Science" As a teacher Dr. Prescott was singularly successful, both in his personal relations with his students and as an organizer of reforms. He began his work at a time when lectures and recitations were commonly thought to be adequate instruments for scientific teaching; and when laboratory practice for students was a questionable novelty which only a few American schools had dared to try. From the beginning he took his stand on the side of modern methods, and organized his work along practical lines. The teaching of chemistry in schools of pharmacy and medicine was notably advanced through his efforts, and given a significance which, in this country at least, it had not had before. In this respect Prescott was one of several leaders; less conspicuous, perhaps, than some others, because of his modesty and quiet ways, but none the less potent and influential. He labored unpretentiously, but the results which he sought to accomplish were attained. The admirable organization of chemical work in the University of Michigan is the outcome of Prescott's broad and liberal views. Dr. Prescott early recognized the value of research as a means of education, and so his students often shared in his investigations. A perfect list of his contributions to chemistry has not, I think, been prepared; but it would be by no means a short one. No brilliant or startling discovery fell to his lot, but then few chemists are so favored. A large volume of good work, well done, is all that most men can aspire to, and in that respect Dr. Prescott's reputation is secure. Those who knew him will think most of the man himself, rather than of his achievements. He was kindly, modest, sincere, and lovable; and what better can...
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