The Life Of Linnaeus, The Celebrated Swedish Naturalist: To Which Is Added, A Short Account Of The Botanical Systems Of Linnaeus And Jussieu (1837)

By Daniel C. Carr

Book Overview

The Life of Linnaeus, the Celebrated Swedish Naturalist is a biography written by Daniel C. Carr in 1837. The book explores the life and achievements of Carl Linnaeus, a renowned naturalist and botanist from Sweden. It covers his childhood, education, and career as a professor of botany at the University of Uppsala. The book also delves into his contributions to the field of taxonomy, including the development of a system for classifying plants and animals. In addition to Linnaeus' life story, the book also includes a short account of the botanical systems of Linnaeus and Jussieu, two influential botanists of the time. This section provides an overview of their classification systems and how they differed from one another. Overall, The Life of Linnaeus, the Celebrated Swedish Naturalist is a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of natural science. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of botany, taxonomy, or natural history in general.With A Slight Glance At The Discoveries Of Goethe, The great German Poet.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: 1165761173
• ISBN13: 9781165761173
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"