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Louis Agassiz (1900)

Louis Agassiz (1900)

Gould, Alice Bache
Sonrel, A.

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ISBN10: 1164163124
ISBN13: 9781164163121
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Louis Agassiz (1900) is a biographical book written by Alice Bache Gould that delves into the life of the famous Swiss-American naturalist and geologist, Louis Agassiz. The book provides a detailed account of Agassiz's early life, education, and career, as well as his significant contributions to the fields of biology, geology, and paleontology.The author paints a vivid picture of Agassiz's childhood in Switzerland, where he developed a deep fascination for the natural world. She also explores his academic journey, including his studies at the University of Munich and his eventual move to the United States, where he became a professor at Harvard University.Throughout the book, Gould highlights Agassiz's groundbreaking research, including his work on glaciers and his theory of ice ages. She also examines his controversial views on race and his involvement in the debate over the origins of human beings.Overall, Louis Agassiz (1900) provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.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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