Life, Letters, And Works Of Louis Agassiz V1 (1895)

By Jules Marcois

Book Overview

The book ""Life, Letters, and Works of Louis Agassiz V1"" is a biography written by Jules Marcou in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of Louis Agassiz, a prominent Swiss-American biologist and geologist who lived in the 19th century. The first volume of the book covers Agassiz's early life, education, and career in Europe, including his studies with leading scientists of the time such as Georges Cuvier and Alexander von Humboldt. The book also explores Agassiz's move to the United States, where he became a professor at Harvard University and established himself as a leading figure in the fields of natural history and geology. The book includes numerous letters written by Agassiz, as well as detailed descriptions of his scientific work, including his research on glaciers and his contributions to the theory of evolution. Overall, ""Life, Letters, and Works of Louis Agassiz V1"" is an informative and engaging biography that provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most important 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143711931X
• ISBN13: 9781437119312
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"