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OverviewOn the basis of extensive material in the form of letters, pamphlets and the recollections of friends and contemporaries, Jules Marcou (1824–1898) tells the story of the life and work of Louis Agassiz in this two-volume work of 1896. The Swiss-born palaeontologist, glaciologist and zoologist (1807–1873) is regarded as one of the founding fathers of the modern American scientific tradition. Marcou, a fellow countryman and collaborator of Agassiz, does not attempt to conceal his high regard for the subject of his biography but does have 'in view the truth'. In a chronological narrative, Volume 1 traces the childhood and early professional success of Agassiz, including his charming of the great von Humboldt. It describes Agassiz' time as professor in Switzerland and his marriage, ending with the arrival of Agassiz in America and his first attempts at forging a university career there. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jules MarcouPublisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511974595ISBN 10: 0511974590 Publication Date: 07 September 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; 1. 1807–1827. Ancestry; 2. 1827-1832. Journey from Carlsruhe to Munich; 3. 1831–1832. First visit to Paris; 4. 1832–1835. Agassiz's first establishment at Neuchâtel; 5. 1836–1837. The Wollaston Medal; 6. 1836–1837 continued and 1838. Discussion raised by Agassiz's Discourse at Neuchâtel; 7. 1838–1840. Agassiz's scientific activity; 8. 1841–1842. Visit during the winter to the Aar Glacier; 9. 1843–1844. 'Recherches sur les poissons fossiles'; 10. 1845. 'Monographie des Myes'; 11. 1846. Departure from Neuchâtel, March, 1846; 12. 1846 continued –1847. Arrival in America, and reception by Mr. John A. Lowell.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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