By R.M. Sayre SCROLL DOWN TO ORDER THIS TITLE. This book is a retrospective of the career of Nathan A. Cobb, pioneer phytopathologist, who lived from 1859-1932. It showcases his drawings, which gave added form and direction to nematology in the United States. Sample topics include a historical perspective to Cobb's career, his development as an illustrator, methods of research, plans for the first nematology laboratory, and an examination of the establishment and growth of the USDA Nematology Laboratory. This book also presents more than 100 historical drawings. Some figures represent some of the best images in microscopical natural history that might be found in the science texts of Cobb's time. 1994; 6" x 9" softcover; 140 pages; 8 pages of color plates; 102 black and white illustrations ISBN 0-89054-163-9 Table of Contents Introduction; Two Artists of Spencer, Massachusetts; Student to Art Teacher; An Art Exhibition; Folios from the Gazette; Adding Color; A Travelogue; Laboratory Sketches; Hands, Hands, Hands; The Lost Cotton Fiber; Drawing Nematodes; Epilogue; Appendices; Chronology; Children of N.A. Cobb; Biographical Notes; Authorship of the Illustrations; Illustration Credits; References |
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