The book "The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 (of 4): Separate Memoirs" is the first of a four-volume collection of the works of the famous scholar Francis Maitland Balfour. This book brings together separate memoirs covering his contributions to various fields of science. A scientist looks at various aspects of nature, interprets new discoveries and shares his research with readers. This book is not only a source of knowledge, but also an important document in the history of the development of science.