Isbn: 9781333944728 - the beginnings of natural history in america: an address delivered at the sixth anniversary meeting of the biological society of washington (classic ... society of washington (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book's focus is the history of natural science in America. It begins with English naturalist Thomas Harriott, who sailed with Sir Richard Grenville to settle Roanoke Island in 1585. Harriott was the first to scientifically describe the plants, animals, and people of North America. The book also discusses other early explorers and scientists who contributed to the field of American natural history. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of scientific thought in America, from its origins in the 16th century to the 18th century. The book highlights the contributions of Spanish, French, and English scientists, exploring their methodologies and ideas. The author examines the intellectual and cultural context of the time, shedding light on the relationship between science and society in early America. The book concludes by emphasizing the foundational role that these early naturalists played in shaping our understanding of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …