The Life Of Sir Charles Linnaeus

By D H Stoever

Book Overview

The Life of Sir Charles Linnaeus is a biographical book written by D. H. Stoever that delves into the life and accomplishments of the famous Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician, Carl Linnaeus. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Linnaeus's life, from his childhood in Sweden to his rise to fame as one of the most influential scientists of the 18th century. Stoever explores Linnaeus's contributions to the fields of taxonomy and systematics, including his development of the binomial nomenclature system still used today. The book also delves into Linnaeus's personal life, including his relationships with family and colleagues, as well as his struggles with illness and financial difficulties. Throughout the book, Stoever provides detailed descriptions of Linnaeus's scientific discoveries, including his work on the classification of plants and animals, as well as his studies of the human body. The Life of Sir Charles Linnaeus is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of science.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: 1163121347
• ISBN13: 9781163121344
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"