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A Life Of Linnaeus (1858)

A Life Of Linnaeus (1858)

Brightwell

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesBotany & HorticultureScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1164262866
ISBN13: 9781164262862
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 204
Weight: 1.04
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Life of Linnaeus is a biography of the famous Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus, written by Miss Brightwell and first published in 1858. The book provides a detailed account of Linnaeus's life, from his childhood in Sweden to his rise as one of the most influential naturalists of the 18th century. The biography explores Linnaeus's early interest in plants and his education in medicine and botany, as well as his travels throughout Europe and his important contributions to the field of taxonomy. The book also delves into Linnaeus's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable scientists of his time. Throughout the book, Brightwell highlights Linnaeus's enduring impact on the study of natural history, particularly his development of the binomial system of nomenclature, which is still used today to classify and name plants and animals. The biography is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of this important figure in the history of science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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