Life Of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916

By Olga Metchnikoff

Book Overview

The book ""Life Of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916"" by Olga Mechnikoff is a biographical work that delves into the life of one of the most influential scientists of the 19th and early 20th century, Elie Metchnikoff. The book provides a detailed account of Metchnikoff's life, from his birth in the Russian city of Kharkov in 1845, to his death in Paris in 1916.The author, Olga Mechnikoff, was the wife of Elie Metchnikoff and provides a unique perspective on his life and work. She draws on personal letters, diaries, and other documents to provide a comprehensive and intimate portrait of this remarkable man.The book covers Metchnikoff's early life and education in Russia, his work as a zoologist and microbiologist, and his groundbreaking research on the immune system and the role of bacteria in health and disease. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to Olga Mechnikoff and his relationships with other scientists and intellectuals of his time.Throughout the book, Mechnikoff provides insight into Metchnikoff's personality, his motivations, and his struggles. She also highlights his many achievements, including his Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1908.Overall, ""Life Of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916"" is a fascinating and informative biography of a truly remarkable scientist. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, medicine, and microbiology.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: 1163717770
• ISBN13: 9781163717776
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"