TY - BOOK AU - Ramón y Cajal,Santiago TI - Recuerdos de mi vida (tomo 2 de 2) AV - QM PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Ramón y Cajal, Santiago, 1852-1934 KW - Anatomists -- Spain -- Biography N1 - Release date is 2019-11-12; Produced by Ramon Pajares Box and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Recuerdos de mi vida (tomo 2 de 2)" by Santiago Ramón y Cajal is a memoir chronicling the author's scientific journey, written in the early 20th century. This second volume differs significantly from the first, focusing more on his later years and professional endeavors rather than his artistic inclinations. Cajal reflects on his quest to establish histology in Spain, driven by patriotism and a desire to elevate the country's scientific standing while navigating challenges in his personal and academic life. The opening of this memoir reveals Cajal's determination to pursue a career in academia after graduation, detailing his initial struggles during the late 1870s as he prepared for teaching positions. He encounters various obstacles, including failed examinations and the limitations of his educational resources in Zaragoza. As he dedicates himself to the microscopic study of anatomy and histology, he builds a rudimentary laboratory and learns through self-study, driven by a passion for discovery. Through his early experiences, the opening sets the stage for his later achievements and contributions to science, establishing a narrative of perseverance in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60675 ER -