Prince, Cathryn J., 1969-
A professor, a president, and a meteor : the birth of American science / Cathryn J. Prince.
Describes how Professor Benjamin Silliman, beginning with his investigation of a meteorite that fell over Weston, Connecticut in the winter of 1807, inspired a generation of American scientists.
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Scientists -- United States -- Biography.
Science -- United States -- History -- 19th century.