A History of the First Half-century of the National Academy of Sciences, 1863-1913, (Hardcover)

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• A History of the First Half-century of the National Academy of Sciences, 1863-1913, (Hardcover)
• Author: Hutson Street Press
• ISBN: 9781024174793
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-05-22
• Page Count: 142