Runner Of The Mountain Tops: The Life Of Louis Agassiz

By Mabel Louise Robinson

Book Overview

""Runner of the Mountain Tops: The Life of Louis Agassiz"" is a biographical book written by Mabel L. Robinson. It tells the story of Louis Agassiz, a renowned naturalist, geologist, and teacher who lived in the 19th century. The book follows Agassiz's life from his childhood in Switzerland to his travels around Europe and North America, where he studied and collected specimens of plants, animals, and fossils. The author also delves into Agassiz's personal life, including his marriage to a fellow scientist and his relationships with his students and colleagues. Throughout the book, Robinson highlights Agassiz's contributions to science, including his work on glacial theory and his role in founding the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University. The book is a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering scientist and educator who made significant contributions to our understanding of the natural world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432555359
• ISBN13: 9781432555351
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"