The Balfour, Francis M. (Francis Maitland) 1851-1882 creator Foster, M., Sir (Michael) 1836-1907 Sedgwick, Adam 1854-1913 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1: Separate Memoirs" is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This collection presents the scattered original papers of Francis Maitland Balfour, a prominent biologist known for his contributions to animal morphology and embryology. The volume details various aspects of biological research, particularly in the field of embryology, showcasing Balfour's dedication to advancing scientific knowledge through original investigations. The opening of the volume begins with a preface that outlines the circumstances surrounding the publication of Balfour's works after his untimely death. It highlights the establishment of a 'Balfour Fund' aimed at supporting original research in biology and the collection of his separate memoirs into a four-volume memorial edition. Following the preface, the content lists the first several memoirs, which include detailed studies of the embryology of various species, reflections on geology, and foundational work on the development of vertebrates. This introductory section combines personal biographical notes with scientific rigor, setting the stage for Balfour’s influential scientific observations and theories that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-11-12 Produced by Bryan Ness, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Zoology Embryology QL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41357 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41357 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133938.0 41357