BAEDEKER, KARL

(1801-59), Ger. publisher, i ued in 1839 the first of an admirable series of guide-books printed in German, French and English, which now deal with every country of importance to travellers. The inception of guide-books was due to John Murray, to whom Baedeker expre ed his indebtedne . (1863), chemist; b. Ghent, Belgium. He was educated in Belgian universities; Held various profe ional posts in Belgium, 1882-89; came to America 1889; founded in 1893; and directed until 1899, Nepera Chemical Co., which manufactured photographic papers of his invention; He sold this to the Hastman Kodak Co., in 1899 and has since done chemical research work. Consulting chemist for Hooker Electro-Chemical dent General Bakelite Co., manufacturing Bakelite and chemical synthesis from carbolic acid and formaldehyde, replacing hard rubber and amber. Member numerous boards and committees and ee of many medals for scientific work.