Edited Jane Loring Gray (1 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Letters of Asa Gray ? Complete 2-Volume Set (1893) A Rare Glimpse into the Life and Correspondence of America's Foremost Botanist Own this essential and beautifully preserved two-volume set, documenting the life and work of Asa Gray (1810-1888). As the botanist who unified the taxonomic knowledge of North American flora, Gray was not only a titan of his field but also one of the few confidants with whom Charles Darwin shared his groundbreaking research prior to the publication of On the Origin of Species (1859). Collector & Bibliographic Highlights: Complete 2-Volume Set: A matching, pristine first edition set, edited by his wife, Jane Loring Gray. Historical Significance: These letters offer an intimate window into the 19th-century scientific revolution. Gray's correspondence reveals his complex intellectual journey as a devout Christian grappling with Darwin's theory of natural selection, ultimately seeking to reconcile evolution with his own faith. Bibliophilic Quality: Published by Houghton, Mifflin and Company in 1893, this edition features the classic, high-quality cloth binding of the era with "Top Edge Gilt" (T.e.g.) edges. Condition & Material Details: State: Very Good. Details: An exceptionally clean and tight set. The pages remain remarkably bright and well-cared for, a testament to its preservation. A cornerstone acquisition for private libraries focusing on the history of science, 19th-century American biography, botanical studies, or the development of evolutionary theory. [Store Loc. 2.6].