Linnaeus (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425342166)

Linnaeus by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus. The book provides a detailed account of Linnaeus's life, from his childhood in Sweden to his groundbreaking work in taxonomy and botany. Hubbard explores Linnaeus's scientific achievements, including his creation of the binomial nomenclature system for naming and classifying plants and animals. The book also delves into Linnaeus's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, as well as his struggles with illness and financial difficulties. Throughout the book, Hubbard provides insight into Linnaeus's character, painting a picture of a driven and passionate scientist who revolutionized the field of botany. Overall, Linnaeus is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on one of the most influential figures in the history of science.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Scientists, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103951.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: Elbert Hubbard,Fra Elbert Hubbard
ISBN-10: 1425342167
ISBN-13: 9781425342166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d