Wagner Free Institute of Science - Lectures on Conchology by William Wagner

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A collection of handwritten lectures on Conchology, consisting of an Introductory lecture followed by 15 topical lectures. They were written and delivered by William Wagner, founder of the Wagner Free Institute of Science, between 1852 and 1884. Conchology was one of Wagner's favorite topics and this was the first lecture series he wrote. He delivered it for the first time in 1852, prior to opening the Institute in 1855. The lectures' inconsistent paginations and paper sizes, along with many notations throughout, are signs of the many alterations he made to his lectures throughout the years.
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Lecture no. 03 on Conchology
Lecture no. 03 on Conchology
Science--Study and teaching--19th century, Mollusks, Geology, Bivalves, Chitons, Cephalopoda, Annelida, Lectures and lecturing, Education--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Lecture no. 3 on Conchology begins with the characteristics of Bivalves and Multivalve (chitons) shells. Various methods of examination and arrangement are discussed along with the scientists that developed these methods. The lecture ends with a description of the Annelids - segmented worms. William Wagner first wrote this lecture in 1852. He continued to alter and add to the text until he stopped lecturing in 1884.
Lecture no. 04 & 05 on Conchology
Lecture no. 04 & 05 on Conchology
Science--Study and teaching--19th century, Mollusks, Annelida, Cirripedes, Bivalves, Geology, Clams, Lectures and lecturing, Education--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Lecture no. 4 & 5 on Conchology continues with the Annelids and Cirripedes (barnacles). An introduction to the Bivalves follows, beginning with descriptions of the Genera of clams. William Wagner first wrote this lecture in 1852. He continued to alter and add to the text until he stopped lecturing in 1884.
Lecture no. 06 on Conchology
Lecture no. 06 on Conchology
Science--Study and teaching--19th century, Mollusks, Bivalves, Clams, Mussels, Freshwater mussels, Geology, Bivalves, Fossil, Lectures and lecturing, Education--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Lecture no. 6 on Conchology continues with descriptions of the Genera of Bivalves, including clams, mussels, and extinct families. William Wagner first wrote this lecture in 1852. He continued to alter and add to the text until he stopped lecturing in 1884.
Lecture no. 07 on Conchology
Lecture no. 07 on Conchology
Science--Study and teaching--19th century, Mollusks, Bivalves, Bivalves, Fossil, Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Geology, Pearls, Lectures and lecturing, Education--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Lecture no. 7 on Conchology continues with descriptions of the Genera of Bivalves, inlcuding mussels, oysters, scallops, and extinct families. It includes a 6-page mini-lecture on the formation of pearls and the history of the pearl industry. William Wagner first wrote this lecture in 1852. He continued to alter and add to the text until he stopped lecturing in 1884.