John Uri Lloyd

John Uri Lloyd (April 19, 1849 – April 9, 1936) was an American pharmacist and author. He is best known for his research in the field of pharmacognosy, the study of medicines derived from natural sources, and for his novel Etidorhpa.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Lloyd was born in West Bloomfield, New York to Nelson Marvin Lloyd and Sophia Webster. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio at the age of 14, where he began working as an apprentice in a pharmacy. He later attended the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, where he graduated in 1870.

Career[edit | edit source]

After graduation, Lloyd worked as a pharmacist and conducted research in pharmacognosy. He made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the study of alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. His work led to the development of new methods for the extraction and purification of alkaloids.

In addition to his work in pharmacy, Lloyd was also a prolific author. His most famous work is the novel Etidorhpa, which was published in 1895. The novel is a science fiction account of a journey to the center of the earth, and it has been noted for its detailed descriptions of the natural world.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Lloyd married Emma Rutherford in 1871. They had three children: John Thomas, Florence, and Nelson Marvin. Lloyd was a member of the American Pharmaceutical Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Lloyd's contributions to the field of pharmacognosy have had a lasting impact. His methods for the extraction and purification of alkaloids are still used today. His novel Etidorhpa has also remained popular and has been reprinted several times.