The works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 (of 4) : $b Separate memoirs

"The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1: Separate Memoirs" by Francis M. (Francis Maitland) Balfour is a historical science compilation that brings together the detailed research papers of a significant 19th-century biologist. It starts with a preface explaining a special fund created in his memory to encourage biological research. The collection then showcases Balfour's dedication to understanding embryology and animal morphology through his own studies and observations. The early memoirs contain detailed looks at the development of different animals and thoughtful ideas about geology, highlighting his core work on vertebrate development and blending a scientific approach with intimate biographical details, which establishes the foundation for the impactful findings and beliefs that will be presented in later chapters.