Publisher's Synopsis
Presidential Address By Charles Doolittle Walcott: The Geological Society Of Washington (1895) is a book written by Charles Doolittle Walcott, an American paleontologist, and Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. The book is a transcript of Walcott's presidential address to the Geological Society of Washington in 1895, where he discusses the importance of geology in understanding the earth's history and the evolution of life on the planet. Walcott's address focuses on the role of geology in shaping our understanding of the natural world, and how it can be used to inform scientific research and policy decisions. The book provides valuable insights into the history of geology and the development of scientific thinking in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or geology.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.
