Bumpus Hermon C (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light edge wear to price-clipped jacket.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. N/A (illustrator). 1932. W B Saunders, London, 1932. Hard Cover, Maroon boards, gilt titles. Book Condition : Very good. very clean text. Appears little read, mild bumping spine. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #013338. N/A.

Pp. (vi), 141; frontispiece portrait of Hermon Carey Bumpus. Publisher's original red cloth, lettered in gilt on the spine, original red dust jacket, lettered in white and with white border decorations, 8vo. In this volume, Dr. Bumpus' son has outlined the personal history and professional career of his distinguished father, who will be known to countless associates through his work with American museums, and his outstanding career as educator and administrator. Bumpus was past director of the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Massachusetts; professor of biology at Brown University; first director of the American Museum of Natural History; business manager of the University of University of Wisconsin; president of Tufts College; and chairman of the advisory board of the National Park service. Bumpus also created the trailside museum and natural history shrines that have taught thousands of Americans the story behind the scenic and natural wonders of our national parks (from the jacket flap). No ownership marks and few signs of use. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Hermon Carey Bumpus, Yankee Naturalist. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a practical guide for studying the intricate world of invertebrates. It delves into the anatomical structures of various creatures, from microscopic protozoans to the majestic starfish and the enigmatic sea cucumber. The author meticulously guides the reader through a series of detailed dissections, offering clear instructions and insightful observations. Spanning a wide range of invertebrate types, the book focuses on specific examples, allowing the reader to gain a deep understanding of the diverse adaptations and unique features that distinguish each group. The book encourages a hands-on approach to learning, offering a valuable resource for students and researchers seeking to explore the fascinating world of invertebrate zoology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. minnesota archive editions edition. 148 pages. 8.50x5.25x0.40 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1898 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 14 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 166 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.37 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 160.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 160.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 160.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Hermon Carey Bumpus, Yankee Naturalist | Jr. Hermon C. Bumpus | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | University of Minnesota Press | EAN 9780816659623 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Hermon Carey Bumpus, Yankee Naturalist was first published in 1947. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.In this small volume, Dr. Bumpus' son has outlined the personal history and professional career of his distinguished father, who will be known to countless associates through his work with American museums, and his outstanding career as educator and administrator: as director of the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Massachusetts; as professor of biology at Brown University; as the first director of the American Museum of Natural History; as business manager of the University of Wisconsin; as president of Tufts College; and as chairman of the advisory board of the National Park Service.The trailside museums and natural history shrines that have taught thousands of Americans the story behind the scenic and natural wonders of our national parks are an enduring memorial to this man of enthusiasm and unceasing energy.The habitat exhibits in our museums of natural history bear further witness to the imagination and practical originality of this distinguished American naturalist, who was the first president of the American Association of Museums and who contributed so much to the change of attitude and policy at a time when museums of every type were just thawing out of their ice age.