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David Starr Jordan

1851 - 1931
8 books

Background

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David Starr Jordan (January 19, 1851 – September 19, 1931) was the founding president of Stanford University, serving from 1891 to 1913. He was an ichthyologist during his research career. Prior to serving as president of Stanford University, he served as president of Indiana University from 1885 to 1891.

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Books by David Starr Jordan

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Cover of A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 1 (of 2)

Fishes

3.1
Cover of A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 2 (of 2)

A Guide to the Study of Fishes, Volume 2 (of 2)

Fishes

3.5
Cover of Eric's Book of Beasts

Eric's Book of Beasts

Animals

4.8
Cover of The Story of the Innumerable Company, and Other Sketches

The Story of the Innumerable Company, and Other Sketches

Essays

2.5
Cover of The Call of the Twentieth Century, an Address to Young Men

The Call of the Twentieth Century, an Address to Young Men

Conduct of life

2.1
Cover of California and the Californians

California and the Californians

California

2.7
Cover of The Philosophy of Despair

The Philosophy of Despair

Pessimism

3.6
Cover of Life's Enthusiasms

Life's Enthusiasms

Conduct of life

2.0