The Life of Pasteur (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162591735)

The Life of Pasteur by Vallery-Radot, Rene is a comprehensive biography of the famous French scientist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur. The book covers Pasteur's early life, education, and career, including his groundbreaking research on fermentation, pasteurization, and vaccination. The author also delves into Pasteur's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other notable figures of his time. The book provides a detailed account of Pasteur's scientific achievements, as well as his impact on the fields of medicine, biology, and chemistry. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of one of its most influential figures.1928. Whether to admire more the man or his method, the life or work, is left for the reader to decide. Among the researches that have made the name of Louis Pasteur a household word, three are of the first importance: a knowledge of the true nature of the processes in fermentation; a knowledge of the chief maladies which have scourged man and animals; a knowledge of the measures by which either the body may be protected against these diseases, or the poison neutralized when once within the body.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: Rene Vallery-Radot,R. L. Devonshire
ISBN-10: 1162591730
ISBN-13: 9781162591735
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.49lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.02d