The Comstocks of CornellThe Definitive Autobiography by Anna Botsford Comstock (

Description: The Comstocks of CornellThe Definitive Autobiography by Anna Botsford Comstock, Karen Penders St. Clair "This book is a historic restoration of the complete autobiographical manuscript (later heavily edited) of a prominent Cornellian couple, John Comstock and Anna Botsford Comstock, and their enduring legacy at Cornell University"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 twenty-first-century edition, Karen Penders St. Clair restores the authors voice by reconstructing the entire manuscript as Anna Comstock wrote it-and thereby preserves Comstocks memories of the personal and professional lives of the couple as she originally intended. The book includes an epilogue documenting the Comstocks last years and fills in gaps from the 1953 edition. Described as serious legacy work, this book is an essential part of the history of both Cornell University and its press. Author Biography Karen Penders St. Clair is an independent researcher and holds a position in the School of Integrated Plant Science and Horticulture at Cornell University. Table of Contents 1. The Boyhood of John Henry Comstock, 1849-18652. A Sailor and a Scholar3. Undergraduate Days at Cornell, 1870-18744. Anna Botsford-Childhood and Girlhood5. A University Professorship and Marriage, 1876-18796. Entomologist to U.S. Department of Agriculture (Life in Washington as United States Entomologist, 1879-1881)7. Return to Cornell8. The Year 1888-1889; With a Winter in Germany9. California and Stanford University10. The Nature Study Movement at Cornell University; A Journey South to Study Spiders11. "How to Know Butterflies" and the "Confessions to a Heathen Idol"12. A Sabbatical Year Abroad-Egypt and Greece13. Italy, Switzerland, and Home14. Chapter 15: 1908-1912, Cornells New Quarters for Entomology and Nature Study15. The Two hundred and Fiftieth-anniversary Celebration of the Royal Society and The International Entomological Congress16. The 65th Milestone and Retirement17. Florida and Retirement18. The Toronto Meeting of the A.A.A.S. 1922. A surprising election and voyage westward.19. Honolulu and Happiness, A Voyage to Europe20. MentoneEditors Epilogue Review Currently an independent scholar based in Rochester, New York, St. Clair hopes the upcoming volume will give readers a better sense of what Anna was truly like, beyond the familiar tropes of her status as Cornells first female professor, a leading scientific illustrator, and an early advocate of nature education. * Cornell Alumni Magazine * Long Description 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 twenty-first-century edition, Karen Penders St. Clair restores the authors voice by reconstructing the entire manuscript as Anna Comstock wrote it--and thereby preserves Comstocks memories of the personal and professional lives of the couple as she originally intended. The book includes an epilogue documenting the Comstocks last years and fills in gaps from the 1953 edition. Described as serious legacy work, this book is an essential part of the history of both Cornell University and its press. Review Quote "Currently an independent scholar based in Rochester, New York, St. Clair hopes the upcoming volume will give readers a better sense of what Anna was truly like, beyond the familiar tropes of her status as Cornells first female professor, a leading scientific illustrator, and an early advocate of nature education." Details ISBN1501716271 Author Karen Penders St. Clair Audience Age 18 Publisher Cornell University Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 1501716271 ISBN-13 9781501716270 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2020-04-15 Imprint Comstock Publishing Associates Subtitle The Definitive Autobiography Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States Edited by Karen Penders St. Clair DEWEY 595.7092 Pages 560 Short Title The Comstocks of Cornell Language English UK Release Date 2020-04-15 AU Release Date 2020-04-15 NZ Release Date 2020-04-15 US Release Date 2020-04-15 Illustrations 27 Halftones, black and white Alternative 9781501716287 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127187505;

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