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Smithson's gamble the Smithsonian Institution in American life, 1836-1906

Smithson's Gamble offers a complex story filled with fascinating figures, moments of triumph and tragedy, and a bit of backstabbing and scandal. Celebrating the Smithsonian's part in shaping a national identity and developing into an institution renowned for its research in natural history, geology,...

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Main Author: Crouch, Tom D. (Author)
Other Authors: Bunch, Lonnie G., III (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2025]
Edition:[Hardcover edition].
Subjects:
Scientific expeditions > History > 19th century.
United States > Civilization > 1783-1865.
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Table of Contents:
  • Our patron saint
  • A difficult birth
  • Laying the foundation
  • Shaping an insitution
  • Trials and tribulations
  • A secretary's castle is his home
  • War clouds
  • Henry's tools of war and Baird's collectors
  • An institution for a growing nation: looking north
  • An institution for the nation: looking west
  • New directions
  • Baird takes command
  • A museum for the nation
  • An imperial institution
  • The bureau
  • The third secretary
  • The chief
  • Ad Astra per Ardua
  • The aerodome
  • The end of an era.

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