The Life Of Sir Charles Linnaeus

By D H Stoever

Book Overview

The Life of Sir Charles Linnaeus is a biographical account of the renowned Swedish botanist and zoologist, Carl Linnaeus, written by D.H. Stoever. The book chronicles Linnaeus' life from his childhood in Sm������land to his rise as a prominent figure in the scientific community of 18th century Europe. It delves into his early interest in botany and his groundbreaking work in taxonomy, which led to the development of the binomial nomenclature system still used today. The book also explores Linnaeus' personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other scientists of his time. Stoever draws on primary sources, including Linnaeus' own writings and letters, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of this influential figure in the history of science. Overall, The Life of Sir Charles Linnaeus is a comprehensive and insightful biography that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most important naturalists in history.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: 1430444037
• ISBN13: 9781430444039
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"