Elizabeth Cary Agassiz: A Biography (1919) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164632689)

Elizabeth Cary Agassiz: A Biography is a book written by Lucy Allen Paton and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive biography of Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, the wife of renowned naturalist Louis Agassiz. The biography covers Elizabeth's life from her childhood in Boston to her marriage to Louis Agassiz and her subsequent involvement in his scientific work. The book explores Elizabeth's role as a wife, mother, and scientist in her own right. It details her efforts to support her husband's work, including her contributions to his scientific publications and her involvement in the founding of the Anderson School of Natural History. The book also delves into Elizabeth's personal life, including her relationships with her children and her involvement in social and cultural activities.Throughout the book, Paton provides a nuanced portrait of Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, highlighting her intelligence, determination, and contributions to the scientific community. The book is well-researched and provides a detailed account of Elizabeth's life, as well as the social and cultural context in which she lived. Overall, Elizabeth Cary Agassiz: A Biography is a fascinating account of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in the development of American science and culture. It is an important work of biography and history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Elizabeth Cary Agassiz.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.

Author: Lucy Allen Paton
ISBN-10: 116463268X
ISBN-13: 9781164632689
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 458
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d