Publisher's Synopsis
""Addresses in Commemoration of Josiah Parsons Cooke"" is a book published by the Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1895. It is a collection of speeches delivered in honor of Josiah Parsons Cooke, a renowned chemist and professor at Harvard University who passed away in 1894. The book includes eulogies, biographical sketches, and tributes from colleagues, students, and friends of Cooke. The speeches cover Cooke's contributions to the field of chemistry, his teaching career, and his personal qualities as a mentor and friend. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Cooke's life and legacy, and serves as a tribute to his lasting impact on the scientific community.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.