Introduction to algology : with a catalogue of American algae, or sea-weeds, according to the latest classification of Prof. Harvey / by John Hooper.

  • Hooper, John, 1802-1869.
Date:
1850
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Credit: Introduction to algology : with a catalogue of American algae, or sea-weeds, according to the latest classification of Prof. Harvey / by John Hooper. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the National Library of Medicine (U.S.), through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the National Library of Medicine (U.S.)

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    INSCRIBED TO MRS. DIETZ. Madam,— In this humble attempt to awaken an interest in this subject, and to regis- ter, as far as I am acquainted, a catalogue of genuine American Algae, 1 am actuated only by a motive to advance a science, the study of which had afforded me so much pleasure, and in which, I feel assured, you take much interest. 1 was induced to inscribe it to you, Madam, because it is a branch of Natural History free and open to be perused by temales as by men—a branch which men have not entirely appropriated to themselves; likewise, because ladies in Great Britain have been so successful as- to make some of the mcst important discoveries, and aided in rendering assistance in raising Algnlogy to the proper rank it now m.iin'ains as a class in Natural History. I adies hive also excelled in this country in the beautiful display of specimens in their albums, and deserve much credit not only for preserving many species from oblivion, but also for awakening thereby an interest in this subject of those who c> uld not otherwise have been enlisted. England boast proudly and justly of her Mrs. Griffiths, Miss Cutler, and Miss Hutchins. Give us time, opportunity, and encouragement, and why sho'.ld not the names of Mrs. Dietz, Mrs. Fisher, and Miss French be as proudly hailed by Americans for the efforts they will make to place this neglected science on the same exalted eminence it hi.s attained in Europe. Most respectfully, JOHN HOOPER.