Louis Agassiz (1900)
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ISBN10: 1164248928
ISBN13: 9781164248927
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164248927
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Louis Agassiz is a biographical book written by Alice Bache Gould in 1900. The book details the life and work of Louis Agassiz, a Swiss-American biologist and geologist who made significant contributions to the fields of natural history and paleontology. Gould's book provides a comprehensive overview of Agassiz's life, including his childhood in Switzerland, his education in Germany, and his eventual move to the United States where he became a professor at Harvard University. The book also delves into Agassiz's scientific discoveries and theories, such as his work on glacial geology and his belief in the existence of multiple ice ages. Gould describes Agassiz's many expeditions and scientific endeavors, including his famous trip to Brazil where he collected specimens and made observations that would later inform his theories on the diversity of animal life. Throughout the book, Gould portrays Agassiz as a complex and fascinating figure, highlighting both his successes and his flaws. She discusses his controversial views on race and his opposition to Darwin's theory of evolution, as well as his dedication to scientific inquiry and his commitment to educating the public about the natural world. Overall, Louis Agassiz is a detailed and engaging biography that provides readers with a thorough understanding of one of the most important scientific figures 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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