Memorials of John Ray is a book written by William Derham and published in 1846. The book is a collection of biographical sketches and letters of John Ray, a prominent English naturalist who lived in the 17th century. Ray is best known for his pioneering work in the fields of botany and zoology, and for his contributions to the development of the modern scientific method. The book includes a detailed account of Ray's life, including his childhood, education, and professional career. It also includes a selection of his most ...
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Memorials of John Ray is a book written by William Derham and published in 1846. The book is a collection of biographical sketches and letters of John Ray, a prominent English naturalist who lived in the 17th century. Ray is best known for his pioneering work in the fields of botany and zoology, and for his contributions to the development of the modern scientific method. The book includes a detailed account of Ray's life, including his childhood, education, and professional career. It also includes a selection of his most important works, such as his seminal work on the natural history of plants, Historia Plantarum. The book also features a number of letters written by Ray to his colleagues and friends, which provide insight into his personality and his views on science and nature.Overall, Memorials of John Ray is an important historical document that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most influential naturalists of the 17th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, botany, or zoology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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