Heather Ewing

The Lost World of James Smithson : Science, Revolution, and the Birth of the Smithsonian

New York: Bloomsbury. 2007. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning, top edge a bit dust-dulled. 9.5 inches tall; 432 pages with Chapter Notes, Bibliography and Index. Color illustrations.

In 1829, James Smithson, a prominent American scientist and inventor, passed away without a testament. His demise led to his substantial fortune being bequeathed to the United States, ultimately establishing the Smithsonian Institution as a national museum. This publication narrates the journey of Smithson's bequest evolving into the Smithsonian and explores the profound influence of his contributions on American science and culture.

Item #18069

Price: $14.00