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Accounts of European Science, Technology, & Medicine Written by American Travelers Abroad, 1735-1860, in the Collections of the American Philosophical Society
A near fine copy. First edition. Paper wrappers. Sm. 4to. 48 pp.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 1985
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August 31, 2014
A. Observations and suggestions for further study
1. What is the significance of American travelers accounts?
a) Americans could learn much about Europe by traveling there and keeping a record of what they saw.
b) Science: Travelers could use scientific apparatus not found in America
c) Medicine: Travelers were able to observe new diseases and take part in surgery
d) Technology: On the job training of new industrial technologies
2. The nature of the accounts
a) The accounts reflect the reason the writers traveled (commissioned in America for formal study, students, personal goals--visit abroad)
3. These accounts can help the historian answer certain questions
a) To what extent were Americans prevented from learning industrial secrets abroad
b) The role of women in disseminating scientific and medical ideas to Americans
c) Sources of comparative studies for comparison of American and European education, institutions, and achievements.
d) What were the motivation of Americans going abroad (information, status)
B. An annotated bibliography of printed and manuscript holdings at the American Philosophical Society library (I chose a few examples)
1. Printed works: Alexander Dallas Bache (European education), the Thomas Jefferson and Joseph Henry papers.
2. Manuscript works: Linnaean Society of London letters to and about Americans
1. What is the significance of American travelers accounts?
a) Americans could learn much about Europe by traveling there and keeping a record of what they saw.
b) Science: Travelers could use scientific apparatus not found in America
c) Medicine: Travelers were able to observe new diseases and take part in surgery
d) Technology: On the job training of new industrial technologies
2. The nature of the accounts
a) The accounts reflect the reason the writers traveled (commissioned in America for formal study, students, personal goals--visit abroad)
3. These accounts can help the historian answer certain questions
a) To what extent were Americans prevented from learning industrial secrets abroad
b) The role of women in disseminating scientific and medical ideas to Americans
c) Sources of comparative studies for comparison of American and European education, institutions, and achievements.
d) What were the motivation of Americans going abroad (information, status)
B. An annotated bibliography of printed and manuscript holdings at the American Philosophical Society library (I chose a few examples)
1. Printed works: Alexander Dallas Bache (European education), the Thomas Jefferson and Joseph Henry papers.
2. Manuscript works: Linnaean Society of London letters to and about Americans
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