Publisher's Synopsis
""A Biographical Sketch Of Orra White Hitchcock, Given At Her Funeral, May 28, 1863"" is a book written by William Seymour Tyler in 1863. The book is a tribute to Orra White Hitchcock, who was a renowned artist, educator, and scientist in the 19th century. She was the wife of Edward Hitchcock, who was a geologist and the president of Amherst College. The book provides a detailed biographical account of Orra White Hitchcock's life, including her childhood, education, marriage, and professional achievements. It also includes a description of her artistic work, which involved creating detailed scientific illustrations of fossils and geological formations. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, art, and education in the 19th century, as well as for those interested in the life and work of Orra White Hitchcock.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
