What Linnaeus Saw: A Scientist's Quest to Name Every Living Thing

From his boyhood exploring the woods of Sweden to his student days in Holland; in readable, relatable prose we see Carl Linnaeus attempt to identify a mysterious animal given to him by the king, growing a rare banana plant in Amsterdam and debunking stories of dragons. Thoroughly researched and generously illustrated, What Linnaeus Saw offers a glimpse into the life of one of modern science's founding thinkers. Read More

From his boyhood exploring the woods of Sweden to his student days in Holland; in readable, relatable prose we see Carl Linnaeus attempt to identify a mysterious animal given to him by the king, growing a rare banana plant in Amsterdam and debunking stories of dragons. Thoroughly researched and generously illustrated, What Linnaeus Saw offers a glimpse into the life of one of modern science's founding thinkers. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook 180 Day Rental: $21.95 (Expires Dec 04, 2024) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $21.95 Title: What Linnaeus Saw: a Scientist's Quest to Name Every Living Thing by Karen Magnuson Beil Publisher: W. W. Norton Print ISBN: 9781324004684, 1324004681 eText ISBN: 9781324004691 Edition: 2019 Format: EPUB eBook	$21.95 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ