The Comstocks of Cornell—The Definitive Autobiography: John Henry Comstock And Anna Botsford Comstock

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Synopsis
The Comstocks of Cornell is the autobiography written by the naturalist educator Anna Botsford Comstock about her life and that of her husband, the entomologist John Henry Comstock—both prominent figures in the scientific community and in Cornell University history. A first edition was published in 1953, but it omitted key Cornellians, historical anecdotes, and personal insights. In this twenty-first-century edition, Karen Penders St. Clair restores the author's voice by reconstructing the entire manuscript as Anna Comstock wrote it—and thereby preserves Comstock's memories of the personal and professional lives of the couple as she originally intended. The book includes an epilogue documenting the Comstocks' last years and fills in gaps from the 1953 edition. Described as serious legacy work, this book is an essential part of the history of both Cornell University and its press.
Copyright:
2020

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781501716287
Related ISBNs:
9781501716270, 9781501716294
Publisher:
Cornell University Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Comstock Publishing Associates An Imprint Of Cornell University Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Outdoors and Nature, Education
Reading Age:
18 and up
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Karen Penders St. Clair

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