Essays in Geobotany (Classic Reprint): In Honor of William Albert Setchell - Couverture souple

Goodspeed, Thomas Harper

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0483065900 ISBN 13 : 9780483065901

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the life and science of William Albert Setchell, a pioneering botanist whose work shaped marine algae studies and geobotany.

In Essays in Geobotany: In Honor of William Albert Setchell, this biographical sketch surveys a lifetime of curiosity and discovery. From a childhood love of natural history to formative years at Yale, Harvard, and Berkeley, it traces how Setchell built a career that bridged fieldwork, teaching, and collaboration with other leading scientists.

- Learn how his early fern discoveries and seaweed studies helped define his path in botany and phycology.
- See how the Phyco-theca-Boreali-Americana project grew from amateur beginnings into a monumental, world-spanning collection.
- Understand the lasting partnerships with colleagues like Gardner, Collins, and others, and their role in advancing North American algae research.
- Experience a snapshot of the vibrant scientific community surrounding Setchell, including the cross-pollination between biology, literature, art, and music during his years in Berkeley and beyond.

Ideal for readers of scientific biographies, the book offers a clear, grounded portrait of a devoted naturalist and his enduring contributions to plant science.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0483065900
• ISBN 13: 9780483065901
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 357
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