Heroes of science : Botanists, zoologists, and geologists by P. Martin Duncan
"Heroes of Science: Botanists, Zoologists, and Geologists" by P. Martin Duncan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives and contributions of prominent naturalists in the fields of botany, zoology, and geology, emphasizing their struggles and achievements while shaping the sciences. The text aims to provide inspiration and knowledge about these figures who significantly advanced our understanding of the natural world. The opening of thebook sets the stage for discussing the early development of natural history, beginning with an exploration of the historical and mythological notions surrounding plants. It highlights how ancient civilizations began to categorize and understand the surrounding flora before introducing notable figures such as Aristotle and Theophrastus, who advanced botanical knowledge significantly. The text emphasizes the iterative nature of scientific discovery, illustrating that progress often results from gradual accumulation of knowledge rather than sudden breakthroughs. Overall, it provides a glimpse into the foundational figures of natural history, establishing a narrative that intertwines the scientific development with personal stories of perseverance and intellect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891 |
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| LoC No. | 10006132 |
| Title | Heroes of science : Botanists, zoologists, and geologists |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: London Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1882. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Sharon Joiner, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Naturalists |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70356 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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