Biographical Memoir of Clinton Hart Merriam, 1855-1942

The Biographical Memoir of Clinton Hart Merriam, 1855-1942 is a book that provides a detailed account of the life and work of Clinton Hart Merriam, a prominent American biologist and naturalist. The book is part of the National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoirs series and is the first memoir in volume 24. The author of the book is Wilfred Hudson Osgood.The book covers Merriam's life from his birth in New York in 1855 to his death in California in 1942. It describes his early interest in natural history, his education at Yale and Columbia, and his career as a biologist and naturalist. Merriam is best known for his work in the field of mammalogy, and the book provides a detailed account of his contributions to this field.The book also covers Merriam's work as a conservationist and his efforts to protect wildlife and natural habitats. It describes his role in the establishment of the National Park Service and his work with the Boone and Crockett Club, a conservation organization.Overall, the Biographical Memoir of Clinton Hart Merriam, 1855-1942 provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of a prominent American biologist and conservationist. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, natural history, or conservation.Presented To The Academy At The Autumn Meeting, 1944.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.