Bookbot

Nature's Argonaut

Paramètres

Pages
438pages
Temps de lecture
16heures

En savoir plus sur le livre

Focusing on the life of Daniel Solander, this biography explores his significant contributions as a naturalist during the Endeavour voyage and his impact on modern taxonomy. Edward Duyker highlights Solander's adventurous spirit, detailing his extensive travels from the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, as well as his involvement in industrial espionage and personal relationships, including a thwarted love for Linnaeus's daughter. The narrative captures the essence of the Enlightenment and Solander's friendships with notable figures like Banks and Franklin, making it a compelling historical account.

Achat du livre

Nature's Argonaut, Edward Duyker

Langue
Année de publication
1998
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(souple)
Nous vous informerons par e-mail dès que nous l’aurons retrouvé.

Modes de paiement

Personne n'a encore évalué .Évaluer