Excerpt from Biographical Memoir of Joseph Le Conte: 1823 1901
Though graduated as a physician, Le Conte did not intend to practice as such, but considered the medical course as being (at that time) the best preparation for a scientific career. His reading of the Vestiges of Creation about this time was his first introduction to the subject of evolution.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a passionate and extensively researched biography of Joseph Le Conte, a leading American geologist of the nineteenth century. The author follows Le Conte's transformative journey from a sickly, home-schooled boy to a renowned professor and geologist who played a pivotal role in shaping the understanding of geology and evolution in the United States. The book delves into Le Conte's struggles and triumphs, his scientific expeditions and discoveries, as well as his personal life and relationships. The author places Le Conte's work within the larger context of the development of geology and evolutionary thought, shedding light on the intellectual and social forces that shaped his ideas. Through Le Conte's story, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the birth of modern geology and the fascinating life of one of its pioneers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333596286_0
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