Biographical Memoir Of John Lawrence Leconte

“Biographical Memoir Of John Lawrence Leconte” by Samuel Hubbard Scudder offers an intimate portrait of the life and work of one of America’s foremost entomologists. John Lawrence LeConte (1825-1883) made significant contributions to the classification and understanding of North American beetles, and this memoir delves into his personal history, scientific pursuits, and lasting impact on the field. Scudder, a renowned entomologist himself, provides valuable insights into LeConte’s research, methodologies, and the scientific context of his time. This biography not only chronicles LeConte’s life but also sheds light on the development of entomology in the United States during the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians of science, entomologists, and anyone interested in the intellectual and scientific history of America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.