Louis Agassiz, 1807-1873 (1907)

By Auguste Burnand

Book Overview

Louis Agassiz, 1807-1873 is a biography of the famous Swiss-American naturalist and geologist, Louis Agassiz. Written by Auguste Burnand and originally published in 1907, this book chronicles Agassiz's life, from his childhood in Switzerland to his emigration to the United States and his career as a professor at Harvard University. The book explores Agassiz's scientific achievements, including his work on glaciers, his studies of fossils, and his groundbreaking research on the classification of fish. Burnand also delves into Agassiz's personal life, detailing his relationships with his family, his colleagues, and his students. Throughout the book, Burnand portrays Agassiz as a complex and sometimes controversial figure, whose scientific contributions continue to influence the field of natural history today. Overall, Louis Agassiz, 1807-1873 provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important scientists of the 19th century.Extracted From Revue Historique Vaudoise.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162179945
• ISBN13: 9781162179940
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"