Reproduction of the original: His Life and Correspondence by Louis Agassiz
Louis Agassiz Libri
Louis Agassiz fu un naturalista svizzero-americano, pioniere nello studio della storia naturale della Terra. Dopo aver studiato in Europa medicina e scienze naturali, divenne professore all'Università di Harvard negli Stati Uniti. Agassiz era noto per il suo stile di insegnamento innovativo e rigoroso, che consisteva nel lasciare che gli studenti scoprissero le verità nascoste negli oggetti naturali attraverso lo studio individuale. Il suo lavoro di una vita, in particolare nell'ittologia e nella geologia, ha lasciato un'eredità duratura nelle scienze naturali.






Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America; Volume 1
- 522pagine
- 19 ore di lettura
Louis Agassiz was one of the most influential naturalists of the 19th century, and this collection of his essays provides a fascinating look at the state of natural history in his time. From the study of ancient fossils to the exploration of the Arctic, Agassiz's work helped to shape our understanding of the natural world.
An Essay on Classification by Louis Agassiz
- 424pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
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Written by the renowned Swiss naturalist Louis Agassiz, this book presents a detailed analysis of the principles underlying the classification of animals. It proposes a new system of classification based on the study of embryology and anatomy, and offers insights into the relationships between different groups of animals. This classic work of natural history is still widely read and admired by scholars and students of biology.
Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America Volume; Volume 4
- 450pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Scientific Results of a Journey in Brazil
- 656pagine
- 23 ore di lettura
Principles of Zoölogy
- 252pagine
- 9 ore di lettura