The Autobiography Of Joseph Le Conte

von Joseph Le Conte

392 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Autobiography of Joseph Le Conte is a memoir written by Joseph Le Conte, an American geologist, naturalist, and educator who lived in the 19th century. In this book, Le Conte describes his life, from his childhood in Georgia to his career as a scientist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He also discusses his personal beliefs and experiences, including his religious faith and his views on evolution.Le Conte was a prominent figure in the scientific community during his lifetime, and his autobiography provides insight into the development of scientific thought in America during the 19th century. He was a close friend of John Muir, and the two men shared a passion for the natural world. Le Conte's autobiography is a fascinating account of a life lived at the intersection of science and spirituality, and it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American science and culture.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781428612204
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: William Dallam Armes