Lachesis Lapponica V1 - Carl von Linne - Bog

Lachesis Lapponica V1: Or A Tour In Lapland, Now First Published From The Original Manuscript Journal Of The Celebrated Linnaeus (1811) is a travelogue written by Carl Von Linne, also known as Carolus Linnaeus, a renowned Swedish botanist, zoologist, and physician. The book details his journey to Lapland, a region in Northern Europe, in the summer of 1732. Linnaeus' purpose in visiting Lapland was to study the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and way of life of the indigenous Sami people. The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a specific part of his journey. Linnaeus describes the landscape, the climate, and the various animals and plants he encounters along the way. The book also includes observations on the Sami people, their way of life, and their culture. Linnaeus provides detailed descriptions of their clothing, housing, and food, as well as their customs and beliefs. Lachesis Lapponica V1: Or A Tour In Lapland, Now First Published From The Original Manuscript Journal Of The Celebrated Linnaeus (1811) is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the natural and cultural history of Lapland in the 18th century, as well as the scientific methods and observations of one of the most important figures in the history of natural science.In Two Volumes.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.