Reproduction of the original: His Life and Correspondence by Louis Agassiz
Louis Agassiz Livres
Louis Agassiz était un naturaliste américano-suisse, pionnier dans l'étude de l'histoire naturelle de la Terre. Formé en Europe en médecine et en sciences naturelles, il devint ensuite professeur à l'Université Harvard aux États-Unis. Agassiz était réputé pour son style d'enseignement innovant et exigeant, qui consistait à laisser les étudiants découvrir par eux-mêmes les vérités cachées dans les objets naturels. Son travail de toute une vie, particulièrement en ichtyologie et en géologie, a laissé un héritage durable dans les sciences naturelles.






Lake Superior: Its Physical Character, Vegetation, and Animals, Compared With Those of Other and Similar Regions
- 484pages
- 17 heures de lecture
Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America; Volume 1
- 522pages
- 19 heures de lecture
Louis Agassiz was one of the most influential naturalists of the 19th century, and this collection of his essays provides a fascinating look at the state of natural history in his time. From the study of ancient fossils to the exploration of the Arctic, Agassiz's work helped to shape our understanding of the natural world.
An Essay on Classification by Louis Agassiz
- 424pages
- 15 heures de lecture
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Written by the renowned Swiss naturalist Louis Agassiz, this book presents a detailed analysis of the principles underlying the classification of animals. It proposes a new system of classification based on the study of embryology and anatomy, and offers insights into the relationships between different groups of animals. This classic work of natural history is still widely read and admired by scholars and students of biology.
Contributions to the Natural History of the United States of America Volume; Volume 4
- 450pages
- 16 heures de lecture
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Scientific Results of a Journey in Brazil
- 656pages
- 23 heures de lecture
Principles of Zoölogy
- 252pages
- 9 heures de lecture