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The Surgeon's Stories: Times Of Linnaeus

The Surgeon's Stories: Times Of Linnaeus

Topelius, Z.

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1163533068
ISBN13: 9781163533062
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Surgeon's Stories: Times Of Linnaeus is a book written by the Finnish author, Zacharias Topelius. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the life of the famous Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus. The stories are narrated by a surgeon who has had the opportunity to work with Linnaeus and witness his scientific discoveries.The book takes the reader on a journey through Linnaeus' life, from his early years as a student to his later years as a renowned scientist. The stories are set in various locations, including Sweden, Lapland, and Holland, and are filled with vivid descriptions of the natural world.Throughout the book, the surgeon recounts Linnaeus' many accomplishments, including his development of the binomial nomenclature system for naming plants and animals. He also discusses Linnaeus' struggles with illness and his personal relationships.The Surgeon's Stories: Times Of Linnaeus is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of science and the natural world. It provides a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most influential scientists of the 18th century.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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