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Abstract. This book 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.
Abstract. This chapter discusses the childhood of John Henry Comstock. Henry lived with his Uncle Daniel when his mother became ill and was unable to do an
The Comstocks of Cornell is the autobiography written by naturalist educator Anna Botsford Comstock about her life and her husband's, 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 ...
taxonomy. John Henry Comstock (born Feb. 24, 1849, Janesville, Wis., U.S.—died March 20, 1931, Ithaca, N.Y.) was a pioneering American educator and researcher in entomology. His studies of scale insects and butterflies and moths provided the basis for systematic classification of these insects. Comstock was educated at Cornell University ...
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The Comstock Books “Our writing was the thread on which our days were strung, despite a thousand interfering activities.” ANNA BOTSFORD COMSTOCK. JOHN HENRY COMSTOCK. 1888 An Introduction to Entomology. Illustrations drawn and engraved by Anna Botsford Comstock. 1889 The Elements of Insect Anatomy, with Vernon L. Kellogg.
Apr 15, 2020 · 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 ...
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John Lee Comstock. John Lee Comstock (September 25, 1787, East Lyme, Connecticut – November 21, 1858, Hartford, Connecticut) [1][2] was an American surgeon and educator, who served as a surgeon in the War of 1812. [3] Following the war, Comstock produced numerous books on science, including works on botany, chemistry, mineralogy, natural ...
