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Dieses Buch erzählt die Geschichte des Zoologen Georg Zoega, der im 18. Jahrhundert in Dänemark lebte. Es gibt Einblick in seine Arbeit als Wissenschaftler und seine persönlichen Beziehungen, die ihn prägten. Der Autor, Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker, war...

Dans cet éloge historique, François Arago rend hommage à la vie et à l'œuvre de Joseph Fourier, le mathématicien français célèbre pour sa théorie des séries trigonométriques et l'effet de serre. Les lecteurs découvriront les principaux événements de la...

The story of pioneering conservationist Peter Cornelius Prugh is a fascinating one, and is vividly brought to life in this intimate biography by Mary Prugh Harnish. Born in the late nineteenth century, Prugh was a tireless advocate for environmental...

Découvrez la vie de Théodore Tronchin, un médecin du XVIIIe siècle, à travers des documents inédits. Ce livre est rempli d'informations fascinantes sur la vie personnelle et professionnelle de Tronchin, ainsi que sur les pratiques médicales de l'époque...

Découvrez la vie de M. Hecquet à travers les yeux de Charles-Hugues Lefebvre de Saint-Marc. Ce livre est rempli d'informations fascinantes sur les œuvres de M. Hecquet, ainsi que des détails sur sa vie personnelle et professionnelle.This work has been...

Hubert Anson Newton was one of the most distinguished mathematicians of the 19th century, and his contributions to the field continue to influence mathematical research today. This memoir, written by his colleague and friend Josiah Willard Gibbs,...

Questo volume biografico di Domenico Maria Manni è un'opera fondamentale sulla vita di Niccolò Stenone, un geologo e vescovo danese del XVII secolo. L'autore segue le vicende che portarono Stenone alla scoperta di importanti principi geologici, nonché la...

In Wayeeses the White Wolf, naturalist and author William J. Long explores the world of wolves through the eyes of Wayeeses, a young wolf struggling to survive in the harsh wilderness of North America. Long's prose is vivid and evocative, bringing to...

This biography explores the life of David Simon Blondheim, a self-taught mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. Known for his unorthodox methods and eccentric style, Blondheim was a fascinating figure in the...

First published in 1902, 'The Morphine Eater' is a groundbreaking memoir that chronicles the author's struggles with addiction and his innovative treatment methods. Leslie E. Keeley was a physician who developed a cure for addiction that involved the use...

Eine faszinierende Biographie des bekannten deutschen Physikers Hermann von Helmholtz, der als einer der berühmtesten Wissenschaftler seiner Zeit galt. Von seinen Anfängen als Arzneimittelprüfer bis hin zu seinen Beiträgen zur Physiologie und Akustik...

In diesem Buch erzählt Gustav Theodor Fechner die Geschichte des Botanikers Matthias Schleiden und seiner Faszination für den Mond. Eine fesselnde Erzählung, die den Leser in die Welt der Botanik und Astronomie einführt.This work has been selected by...

Une biographie du célèbre chirurgien français Henri de Mondeville, qui fut au service du roi Philippe le Bel de France au XIVe siècle. L'auteur explore la vie et les réalisations de ce médecin remarquable ainsi que les techniques de chirurgie en usage à...

Une biographie émouvante de l'un des plus grands explorateurs botaniques du XIXe siècle. Brunel décrit la vie et les voyages de Bonpland avec une grande empathie et une attention aux détails qui transporte le lecteur dans les jungles sud-américaines. Un...

Dans ce précis historique, Julien Joseph Virey retrace la vie et la mort du mathématicien et astronome Joseph-Louis Lagrange. Il offre un aperçu de ses découvertes scientifiques ainsi que de ses contributions à la science.This work has been selected by...

In this eye-opening memoir, Harry Townsend Powell shares his experiences working as a physician at the Warwick County Asylum. He provides a sensitive and compassionate account of the patients he encountered and the challenges he faced in caring for those...

This book follows the history of the Osler family, a prominent Canadian family whose members include renowned physician Sir William Osler. Through Wilkinson's meticulous research and engaging narrative style, readers can gain insight into the family's...

Life and Letters of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a biography of the American physician and writer, written by his friend John Torrey Morse. The book includes a selection of Holmes's personal letters, offering a unique glimpse into his personal life and...

This illuminating biography of Sir Charles Bell, one of the most influential physicians and anatomists of the 19th century, sheds light on his numerous accomplishments and contributions to the field of medicine.This work has been selected by scholars as...

This charming memoir offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of medical education in mid-19th-century Paris. The author, a young American medical student, shares his recollections of the brilliant professors he studied under, including the legendary...

Alexander Young's discourse provides a comprehensive account of the life and character of Nathaniel Bowditch, a prominent American mathematician, and scientist. The speaker pays tribute to Bowditch's skills as a mariner and navigator and his unmatched...

Follow the remarkable life of physician Butler Wilmarth, who tragically lost his life in the 1853 Norwalk Bridge railroad disaster. Through his personal correspondence and manuscripts, readers gain insight into Wilmarth's character and contributions to...

Auguste de la Rive raconte dans cette biographie la vie et les travaux du célèbre botaniste suisse Alphonse de Candolle, auteur de plusieurs ouvrages fondateurs de la botanique moderne et de l'écologie végétale. De sa jeunesse à Genève à son parcours...

This book is a memoir of the life and work of William Henry Harvey, a renowned botanist and Fellow of the Royal Society. It includes selections from Harvey's personal journal and correspondence, providing a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most...

Alfred Russel Wallace was one of the most influential naturalists of the 19th century, known for his independent discovery of the theory of evolution by natural selection. This collection of letters and reminiscences offers a rare glimpse into the life...

Gaston Tissandier partage ses souvenirs en tant que pionnier de l'aviation et raconte ses ascensions en ballon dans toute la France et en Europe. Il partage également ses réflexions sur l'avenir de l'aviation. Ce livre est idéal pour les passionnés...

La vie de Pierre Gassendi, un prévôt de l'église de Digne qui était également professeur de mathématiques au Collège Royal. Cette biographie couvre non seulement la vie de Gassendi, mais aussi ses contributions importantes aux mathématiques et à la...

In Für meine Freunde: Lebenserinnerungen gibt Jacob Moleschott Einblicke in sein Leben und seine Arbeit als Naturwissenschaftler. Das Buch ist ein persönliches Tagebuch, das seine Erinnerungen aufzeichnet, von seiner Kindheit in Holland bis hin zu seinem...

Lives of the Engineers is a series of biographical sketches of the major figures of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, written by Samuel Smiles, a popular Victorian author and social reformer. The book covers the period from the late 18th century to...

This classic work tells the story of two pioneering engineers, Matthew Boulton and James Watt, who were instrumental in the development of the steam engine. It covers their personal histories, as well as their professional collaboration, which...

The inspiring life story of Jonathan Mason Warren, a pioneering surgeon and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine in the 19th century. A must-read for medical professionals and history enthusiasts alike.This work has been...

Discover the fascinating story of George Stephenson, the father of the modern railway system, in this classic biography by Samuel Smiles. From his humble beginnings as a miner to his revolutionary inventions and innovations, Stephenson's incredible life...

This book provides an engaging and insightful memoir of E. S. Thomas's life and career, spanning over six and a half decades of change and upheaval. From the author's early years in rural England to his experiences as a soldier in World War II and his...

This book is an in-depth examination of the life and work of Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, a pioneering 19th-century naturalist and polymath. Call offers a detailed account of Rafinesque's contributions to fields such as botany, zoology, and...

A fascinating insight into the life and career of one of the most prominent astronomers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Provides a wealth of firsthand accounts of astronomical discoveries and advances during this period.This work has been...

This book is a collection of letters written by the great Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus, one of the most influential figures in the history of botany and biology. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including personal correspondence and scientific...

This book is a biography of Caspar Wistar Hodge, one of the most influential figures in American medicine and science. Francis L. Patton provides a detailed account of Hodge's life, focusing on his contributions to the field of anatomy and his role in...

In this intimate portrait, Ella Lord Hopson paints a vivid picture of the life and legacy of her late husband, Dr. Winthrop Hartly Hopson. From his early childhood in rural America to his groundbreaking work as a medical pioneer, this book chronicles the...

Get to know the life and achievements of John Shaw Billings, a pioneering medical librarian and public health advocate. This biographical memoir covers his early life and education, his medical career, and his work on projects such as the Index Medicus...

A biography of Samuel Fisk Green, a medical doctor who lived in the Green Hill area. The book explores his life and letters, giving insight into his contributions to the field of medicine. It also incorporates personal anecdotes and reflections to paint...

This book is a biography of Paracelsus, a 16th-century physician and alchemist who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and chemistry. Hartmann provides a detailed account of Paracelsus' life, as well as an analysis of his key...

Emma Avenue has always been the heart of Springdale, Arkansas.Once that heart beat strongly in the breast of a thriving town. Like so many smallcommunities in the 1920s and 1930s, Springdale bustled with activity-most of it alonga few blocks of Emma...

"That's a crazy book!" Albert Einstein said in the early 1950s, when asked his impression of Alfred Korzybski's 1933 work "Science and Sanity". More than a decade later, Richard Feynman found Korzybski's notion of "time-binding" crucial for answering the...

In 1957 three plastic surgeons--Sir Archibald McIndoe, Dr. Michael Wood, and Dr. Thomas D. Rees, the sole surviving founder--began what was then called "The Flying Doctors Service of Africa." These surgeons devoted the full measure of their collective...

J. Franklin Dyer’s journal offers a rare perspective on three years of the Civil War as seen through the eyes of a surgeon at the front. The journal, taken from letters written to his wife, Maria, describes in lengthy and colorful detail the daily life...

Healing comes from effort by medical specialists and patients. Medicos have long documented illnesses. Now we have a vivid narrative by a patient who recovered from a stroke 20 years ago. It is ?The Patient?s side of illness.?

'A masterclass in resilience and humanity' - Cecilia Burgess, COO of Bell Gully, NZThis story gives a compelling insight into the effects of a major stroke that strikes down a vibrant businesswoman, mother and grandmother and her amazing recovery...

It's time for a whole new conversation around health and wellness!The New Rules of Wellness holds 23 stories from health professionals challenging the status quo in their chosen industries.From the shores of Australia to the UK, USA, and the UAE, hear...