The Naturalist's Library - Softcover

W.H. Lizars

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461913380 ISBN 13: 9780461913385

Publisher: HardPress

Synopsis

The Naturalist's Librarycollects a biographical memoir and a scientific introduction presented in this volume. The Memoir of Rondelet recounts the Montpellier-born ichthyologist’s life from his birth in 1507, through a frail childhood, into studies in Paris and Montpellier, his medical practice in Pertuis and Montpellier, and his eventual rise as Regius Professor of Medicine at Montpellier; it also notes his marriage to Jeanne Sandre and later life, his travels with Cardinal de Tournon, and the patronage that supported his major works. It highlights his contributions to ichthyology, including De piscibus marinis (1554) and Universe aquatilium historiz pars altera (1555), and his standing among contemporaries such as Cuvier. The Introduction surveys notable advances in fish biology and natural history, including the structure of the Lancelet, the electric organ of Silurus, and lymphatic hearts, and elaborates on the development of fishes (oviparous, viviparous, and marsupial forms), parental care, nesting, and economic uses. The volume thus serves as a historical and scientific resource for students of natural history and the history of ichthyology.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461913380
• ISBN 13: 9780461913385
• Binding: Paperback