Albert Johannsen
American geologist, mineralogist, petrographer and professor
About Albert Johannsen
Lived 1871 – 1962 (aged 90). Albert Johannsen was an American geologist, petrographer and mineralogist.
Albert Johannsen (1871–1962), was a geologist and geology professor at the University of Chicago who wrote several books on rocks. He also authored The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels. He collected dime novels. His academic focus was petrology. He also wrote a book about Charles Dickens book illustrator Phiz.
Lee Wilson Dodd wrote to him enclosing an in progress text and explanation of his writing process in 1923.
Northern Illinois University has a collection of his and Edward T. LeBlanc's dime novels.
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Who was Albert Johannsen?
American geologist, mineralogist, petrographer and professor
When was Albert Johannsen born?
Albert Johannsen was born on 3 December 1871 in Belle Plaine.
When did Albert Johannsen die?
Albert Johannsen died on 11 January 1962 in Winter Park.
What was Albert Johannsen's occupation?
Albert Johannsen was a geologist, petrographer and mineralogist.
What nationality was Albert Johannsen?
Albert Johannsen was American.
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