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The American Journal of Sciences and Arts, Series II, Volume II B (Number 52) Published in November 1846, in New Haven, Ct, by the Yale College Press By Professors Benjamin Silliman and Benjamin Silliman Jr. Edited by B.L. Hamlen

The Yale College Press: One of the first colleges in the United States to publish academic works. It shouldered the primary cost for what was then called "Silliman's Journal," after the initial success of the journal.

B.L. Hamlen: Led a rather uneventful life, as there is no literature published on his activities. He was, however, the printer for the Yale College Press from 1834-1860, printing the //American Journal// during its rise to fame.

James D. Dana- a geologist who studied under Benjamin Silliman. He was featured in numerous articles in the Journal and eventually went on to co-edit it with his father and brother-in-law. He married Benjamin Silliman's daughter and used scientific work to try and reconcile anomalies between research and the belief in God. One could say he was one of the first outspoken intelligent design adherents.

A stout, heavy book with wood-pulp pages, spotted with grains and impurities, with a rustic, sturdy cardboard binding and handwritten tag/label distinguishing the title. Age spots and blemishes noted on pages, as well as wear/tear from use, including but not limited to: -Margin notes, -Remnants of ear-marked pages, -Claim to ownership

Format is akin to modern scientific articles, with asterisk notes, figures, references, etc. Organized by subject. Inquiry ranges from anthropology to plant physiology to meteor analysis.

Illustations highlight the research.

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