Gibbs was one of the most groundbreaking and influential mathematicians and physicists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this extensive collection of his papers, edited by Bumstead and Van Name, readers can explore his groundbreaking work on thermodynamics, vector analysis, electromagnetic theory, and other key topics in physics and mathematics. With detailed explanations and rigorous formulas, this book is a must-read for anyone studying advanced mathematical physics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.