Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents IX
4. Chapter I. Introduction 1
5. Chapter II. Mitchill and his Environment 6
6. Chapter III. Mitchill and the New Chemistry 19
7. Chapter IV. Satanic Septon and the Celestial Alkalies 31
8. Chapter V. A Physician at Work 47
9. Chapter VI. A Pioneer in Natural Science: Geology, Mineralogy, and Paleontology 63
10. Chapter VII. A Pioneer in Natural Science: Zoology 80
11. Chapter VIII. A Pioneer in Natural Science: Botany 93
12. Chapter IX. Travel and Maritime Science 102
13. Chapter X. A Man of Science in the Public Eye 110
14. Chapter XI. Conclusion 126
15. Appendix 129
16. Bibliography of Mitchill’s Writing 141
17. General Bibliography 151
18. Index 157