An Account Of The Smithsonian Institution: Its Founder, Building, Operations, Etc. (1859)

""An Account of the Smithsonian Institution: Its Founder, Building, Operations, Etc."" is a book written by William Jones Rhees in 1859. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Smithsonian Institution, covering its history, purpose, and operations. The Smithsonian Institution was founded in 1846 by James Smithson, a British scientist who left his fortune to the United States government for the establishment of an institution for the ""increase and diffusion of knowledge."" The book describes the construction of the Smithsonian building in Washington, D.C., and the various departments and collections housed within it, including the National Museum, the Bureau of Ethnology, and the Astrophysical Observatory. It also provides an overview of the various research projects and publications produced by the Smithsonian Institution, as well as its educational programs and outreach efforts. Overall, ""An Account of the Smithsonian Institution"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the early days of one of the most important cultural and scientific institutions in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book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.