02329cam a22003133u 4500 34160 UtSlPG 20260610133759.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10025757 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QL MacGillivray, William, 1796-1852 Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus : with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-29 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus" by William MacGillivray is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book presents detailed biographical sketches of notable figures in the field of zoology, starting with Aristotle and proceeding through to Linnæus. It aims to highlight their contributions and the evolution of the study of natural history, providing readers with insights into both the personal lives and professional achievements of these influential scientists. At the start of the narrative, MacGillivray establishes the growing appreciation for natural history as a vital area of study that connects individuals with the wonders of the natural world. He emphasizes the need for understanding the historical context behind the scientists' work and outlines the intended structure of the biographies. The opening sets the stage for discussing how the early philosophers, notably Aristotle, contributed to zoology, providing a framework for how subsequent naturalists built upon their foundational knowledge. Furthermore, it conveys the challenges these figures faced and the significant impact they had on the advancement of zoological science. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zoologists https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34160 75006 75006