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100 1 _aMacGillivray, William,
_d1796-1852
245 1 0 _aLives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus :
_bwith Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-10-29
508 _aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aZoologists
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34160
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