Description

From his boyhood exploring the woods of Sweden to his student days in Holland; in readable, relatable prose we see Carl Linnaeus attempt to identify a mysterious animal given to him by the king, growing a rare banana plant in Amsterdam and debunking stories of dragons. Thoroughly researched and generously illustrated, What Linnaeus Saw offers a glimpse into the life of one of modern science’s founding thinkers.

What Linnaeus Saw: A Scientist's Quest to Name Every Living Thing

Product form

£16.99

Includes FREE delivery
Usually despatched within 3 days
Hardback by Karen Magnuson Beil

1 in stock

Short Description:

From his boyhood exploring the woods of Sweden to his student days in Holland; in readable, relatable prose we see... Read more

    Publisher: WW Norton & Co
    Publication Date: 01/11/2019
    ISBN13: 9781324004684, 978-1324004684
    ISBN10: 1324004681

    Number of Pages: 256

    Children & Teen , Children's Non-Fiction

    Description

    From his boyhood exploring the woods of Sweden to his student days in Holland; in readable, relatable prose we see Carl Linnaeus attempt to identify a mysterious animal given to him by the king, growing a rare banana plant in Amsterdam and debunking stories of dragons. Thoroughly researched and generously illustrated, What Linnaeus Saw offers a glimpse into the life of one of modern science’s founding thinkers.

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl,

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account