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J. L. Comstock

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American surgeon, publisher and botanist (1787 – 1858)

Born 1789
Died 1858

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  • Cover of: A system of natural philosophy: in which are explained the principles of mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, acoustics, optics ...

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  • Cover of: Elements of chemistry in which the recent discoveries in the science are included and its doctrines familiarly explained

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  • Cover of: History of the Greek revolution

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  • Cover of: Elements of geology: including fossil botany and palæontology. A popular treatise on the most interesting parts of the science. Designed for the use of schools and general readers.

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  • Cover of: An introduction to the study of botany: including a treatise on vegetable physiology, and descriptions of the most common plants in the middle and northern states.

    First published in 1832 — 7 editions
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  • Cover of: Outlines of geology: intended as a popular treatise on the most interesting parts of the science. Together with an examination of the question, whether the days of creation were indefinite periods ...

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  • Cover of: An Introduction to Mineralogy: Adapted to the Use of Schools and Private Students

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  • Cover of: Conversations on Chemistry: In which the Elements of that Science are ...

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  • Cover of: Youth's book of astronomy.

    First published in 1835 — 5 editions
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  • Cover of: Natural history of birds: with engravings on a new plan, exhibiting their comparative size; adapted to the capacities of youth; with authentic anecdotes, illustrating their habits and characters, together with reflections, moral and religious, designed for Sabbath school libraries, families, and common schools

    Cover of edition naturalhistoryof00comsrich Cover of edition naturalhistbirds00comsrich First published in 1830 — 5 editions
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  • Cover of: Outlines of Physiology, Both Comparative and Human

    First published in 2018 — 4 editions
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  • Cover of: Natural history of quadrupeds: with engravings, on a new plan, exhibiting their comparative size : adapted to the capacities of youth : with authentic anecdotes, illustrating the habit and characters of the animals : together with reflections, moral and religious, designed for sabbath school libraries, families, and common schools

    First published in 1829 — 4 editions
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  • Cover of: A history of the precious metals, from the earliest periods to the present time: with directions for testing their purity, and statements of their comparative value, estimated cost, and amount at different periods; together with an account of the products of various mines; a history of the Anglo-Mexican mining companies, and speculations concerning the mineral wealth of California

    First published in 1849 — 4 editions
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  • Cover of: Outlines of physiology, both comparative and human: in which are described the mechanical, animal, vital, and sensorial organs and functions, also, the application of these principles to muscular exercise, and female fashions and deformities : intended for the use of schools and heads of families : together with a synopsis of human anatomy ... / by J. L. Comstock.

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  • Cover of: The young botanist: being a treatise on the science, prepared for the use of persons just commencing the study of plants

    First published in 1850 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: grammar of chemistry

    First published in 1822 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Elements of mineralogy: adapted to the use of seminaries and private students.

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    First published in 1837 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Grammar of Chemistry on the Plan of the Rev. David Blair: Adapted to the Use of Schools and Private Students, by Familiar Illustrations and Easy Experiments Requiring Cheap and Simple Instruments

    First published in 2023 — 1 edition
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    First published in 1834 — 1 edition
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American surgeon, publisher and botanist (1787 – 1858)

Born 1789
Died 1858

Subjects

Juvenile literature, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Comparative Physiology, Geology, Mineralogy, Physiology, Astronomy, Birds, Creation, Greece, Greece War of Independence, 1821-1829, Greek Government, Greek revolution, History, Juvenile and popular literature, Mammals, Mathematical geography, Natural history, Physical geography, Precious metals, Textbooks, War of Independence

Places

Greece, Othoman Turkey, United States

People

Esq., Philip James Green, Sketches of the War in Greece

Time

Short history of Greece up to 1821 and description of the Greek War of Independence, 1821-1828, War of Independence, 1821-1829

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Alternative names

  • John L[ee] Comstock
  • Comstock, J[ohn] L[ee] 1789-1858. [from old catalog]
  • John Lee Comstock

History

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March 26, 2024 Edited by Tom Morris merge authors
June 7, 2012 Edited by VacuumBot Removed period from death date
August 19, 2008 Edited by an anonymous user fix author name
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import