Lachesis Lapponica V1: Or A Tour In Lapland, Now First Published From The Original Manuscript Journal Of The Celebrated Linnaeus (1811) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437133141)

Lachesis Lapponica V1: Or A Tour In Lapland, Now First Published From The Original Manuscript Journal Of The Celebrated Linnaeus (1811) is a book written by Carl Von Linne, a renowned Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician. The book is a detailed account of Linne's journey to Lapland, a region in northern Scandinavia, in the summer of 1732. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Linne's journey. In the first chapter, Linne describes his journey from Uppsala to Tornea, a small town on the border between Sweden and Finland. He then proceeds to describe the landscape and climate of Lapland, as well as the customs and traditions of the Sami people who inhabit the region.In subsequent chapters, Linne describes the flora and fauna of Lapland in great detail. He provides a comprehensive list of the plants and animals he encountered during his journey, along with their scientific names and descriptions. He also includes sketches and drawings of many of the species he observed.Throughout the book, Linne reflects on the beauty and diversity of Lapland, as well as the challenges he faced during his journey. He also discusses the scientific significance of his observations, and how they contributed to his understanding of the natural world.Overall, Lachesis Lapponica V1: Or A Tour In Lapland, Now First Published From The Original Manuscript Journal Of The Celebrated Linnaeus (1811) is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important scientific journeys of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, botany, zoology, or natural history.In Two Volumes.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: Carl Von Linne,James Edward Smith
ISBN-10: 1437133142
ISBN-13: 9781437133141
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d