Linnaeus - Elbert Hubbard - Bog

""Linnaeus"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of Carl Linnaeus, a Swedish botanist who is considered the father of modern taxonomy. The book chronicles Linnaeus' life, from his childhood in rural Sweden to his rise as a prominent scientist in the 18th century. It explores his passion for plants and his revolutionary system of classification, which organized the natural world into a hierarchical structure. The book also delves into Linnaeus' personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues, as well as his struggles with illness and financial instability. Through Hubbard's vivid storytelling and extensive research, readers gain a deep understanding of Linnaeus' impact on the scientific community and the natural world.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Scientists, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103951.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.