Linnaeus by Sten Lindroth, Gunnar Eriksson, Gunnar Broberg, Tore Frängsmyr
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Linnaeus by Sten Lindroth, Gunnar Eriksson, Gunnar Broberg, Tore Frängsmyr
This book came out in 1983, and the subtitle is The Man and His Work.
Ah, Linnaeus! The very name conjures images of towering pines, whispering willows, and a gentle, bespectacled man sorting seeds with a serene smile. But let me tell you, dear reader, this is a mere veneer, a botanical façade.
Sten Lindroth, Gunnar Eriksson, Gunnar Broberg, and Tore Frängsmyr have dared to delve beneath the surface to unearth the Linnaeus beneath the botanist.
In their individual essays, which comprise Linnaeus: The Man and His Work, they present a fascinating and perplexing portrait.
Forget the romantic notion of the Prince of Botany. Linnaeus was a man of contradictions, a tempest in a teacup, a visionary, and a vain glory. He was a scientist, a philosopher, and a bit of a showman.
From the personal side of Linnaeus to the man who loved geology, these essays offer a fresh perspective on a figure often summed up as the father of taxonomy.
So, if you're ready to embark on a journey through the mind of one of history's most influential naturalists, take this botanical adventure that will leave you both enlightened and entertained.
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