Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 354 Agassiz, Louis 1807 1873 Agassiz, Jean Louis Rudolphe Agassiz, L. (Louis) Agassiz, Elizabeth Cabot Cary 1822 1907 Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence This eBook was produced by Sue Asscher and Robert Prince “Louis Agassiz: His Life and Correspondence” by Louis Agassiz is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work centers on the life and achievements of Louis Agassiz, a prominent naturalist and geologist known for his contributions to the understanding of glacial geology and ichthyology, as well as his correspondence that showcases his scientific endeavors and personal aspirations. The opening of the book presents the preface by Elizabeth Cary Agassiz, who explains the intent behind compiling Louis Agassiz's letters, journals, and narrative. She elucidates how the book serves not only to preserve family history but also aims to inspire and inform a broader audience about Agassiz's intellectual journey and his significant contributions to natural history. The preface highlights Agassiz's formative years, specifically emphasizing the nurturing influence of his mother, his early love for natural history, and his educational pursuits that shaped his future career in science. This narrative promises to explore the intriguing life of Agassiz as he navigates through various educational environments and academic challenges, all while developing his profound love for nature and scientific inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873 Scientists -- Biography Scientists -- Correspondence QH Text Contemporary Reviews Category: Biographies Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming 1043177 2025-08-03T06:30:58.649170 text/html 1042998 2025-01-09T21:44:46.535648 text/html 481519 2025-08-03T06:31:10.184070 application/epub+zip 497911 2025-08-03T06:31:02.247119 application/epub+zip 474518 2025-08-03T06:31:00.957114 application/epub+zip 905724 2025-08-03T06:31:16.474089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 870322 2025-08-03T06:31:09.277142 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 730017 2022-09-03T10:14:57.564776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 991600 2025-08-03T06:30:58.097187 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 986554 2020-12-29T09:43:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18989 2025-08-03T06:31:16.608037 application/rdf+xml 22777 2025-08-03T06:31:01.457109 image/jpeg 4815 2025-08-03T06:31:01.206115 image/jpeg 372741 2020-12-29T09:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 479085 2025-08-03T06:30:58.725167 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia