Martyrs of Science: Pioneers of Progress

Description

'Martyrs de la science' by P. Dreyfous, published circa 1890, in octavo format, featuring publisher's cardboard binding with gilt edges, (3) preliminary pages, 334 pages, 34 woodcut illustrations outside the text. Minor wear at head and tail of spine, otherwise a fine copy. Explores heroes of labor and martyrs of progress—conquest of the globe, exploration of the atmosphere, scientific discovery, printing, industry, steam engines, railways, medicine, and science in service of the nation.