The Biographical Memoir of James Dwight Dana, 1813-1895 is a book written by Louis Valentine Pirsson and published in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the life and achievements of James Dwight Dana, an American geologist, mineralogist, and zoologist. The book covers Dana's early life, education, and career, including his time as a professor at Yale University. It also explores his numerous scientific contributions, including his work on mineralogy,...