{"product_id":"runner-of-the-mountain-tops-mabel-l-robinson-9781163155035","title":"Runner Of The Mountain Tops: The Life Of Louis Agassiz","description":"Runner of the Mountain Tops: The Life of Louis Agassiz is a biographical book written by Mabel L. Robinson. The book tells the story of Louis Agassiz, a Swiss-born naturalist and geologist who made significant contributions to the fields of paleontology, glaciology, and ichthyology. Agassiz was a prolific writer and researcher who spent much of his life studying the natural world, and his work helped to shape our understanding of the Earth's history and the diversity of life on our planet.The book begins with Agassiz's childhood in Switzerland, where he developed a love for nature and a fascination with the natural sciences. It then follows his journey to America, where he became a professor at Harvard University and established himself as one of the leading scientists of his time. Throughout the book, Robinson explores Agassiz's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his colleagues, and his students. She also delves into his scientific discoveries and the impact they had on the scientific community.Runner of the Mountain Tops is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important scientists of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, natural history, or the life and work of Louis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mabel L. Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163155039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163155035\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d","brand":"Mabel L. Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48799900827903,"sku":"9781163155035","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/runner-of-the-mountain-tops-mabel-l-robinson-9781163155035","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}