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Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) | 13 | 1 | Browse | Search |
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mitchell , Silas Weir 1830 - (search)
Mitchell, Silas Weir 1830-
Physician and author; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 15. 1830; was educated at the University of Pennsylvania, and graduated at the Jefferson Medical College in 1850.
He began practice in Philadelphia, and later became renowned as a physiologist, but more especially as a neurologist.
In 1865 he was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and for many years was identified with the leading scientific societies of the United States and Europe. Dr. Mispecially as a neurologist.
In 1865 he was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences, and for many years was identified with the leading scientific societies of the United States and Europe. Dr. Mitchell was also widely known as a poet and novelist.
His publications include Treatises on Neurology; Serpent poisons; Comparative Physiology; many papers on neurological subjects; Hepzibah Guinnes; Far in the forest; Characteristics; Hugh Wynne, free Quaker; Adventures of Francois, etc.
Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.), Book III (continued) (search)
Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.), Index (search)