""Carolus Linnaeus"" by Edward Lee Greene is a biography of the famous Swedish botanist and zoologist who is considered the father of modern taxonomy. The book covers Linnaeus's life from his childhood in Sweden to his early interest in botany and his eventual rise to fame as a scientist. The author delves into the many contributions that Linnaeus made to the field of biology, including his development of the binomial system of nomenclature and his classification of plants and animals based on their physical characteristics ...
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""Carolus Linnaeus"" by Edward Lee Greene is a biography of the famous Swedish botanist and zoologist who is considered the father of modern taxonomy. The book covers Linnaeus's life from his childhood in Sweden to his early interest in botany and his eventual rise to fame as a scientist. The author delves into the many contributions that Linnaeus made to the field of biology, including his development of the binomial system of nomenclature and his classification of plants and animals based on their physical characteristics. The book also explores Linnaeus's personal life, including his relationships with his family, his colleagues, and his students. Greene provides a detailed and engaging account of Linnaeus's life and work, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science or the natural world.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.
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