Herman Mark: From Small Organic Molecules to Large: A Century of Progress (ACS Profiles, Pathways and Dreams)

Herman Mark: From Small Organic Molecules to Large: A Century of Progress (ACS Profiles, Pathways and Dreams) by Mark, Herman. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780841217768.

Herman Mark was internationally known for his research on the synthesis, structure, characterization, reactions, and properties of natural and synthetic polymers. In this volume he describes not only his research contributions, but also his World War I adventures (he was the highest decorated Austrian officer, with fourteen medals for bravery), the nature of his survival and escape from the Nazis to the United States via Canada, and his various contributions to the Allied effort during World War II. The volume is rich with photographs covering Marks nearly 100 years!