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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Erasmus Darwin: A Life of Unequalled Achievement
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:It has been said of Erasmus Darwin that no one from his day to ours has ever rivalled him in his achievements in such a wide range of fields. The most striking of Darwin's many talents was his extraordinary scientific insight in physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and all aspects of biology—his deepest insight being his evolutionary theory of life. Two of his books, the Zoonomia, which made him famous as the leading medical mind of the 1790s, and The Temple of Nature, show that he believed life developed from microscopic specks in primeval seas through fishes and amphibians to "humankind." But he failed to convince the world about biological evolution—that was left to his grandson Charles. Erasmus was the first person to give a full description of how clouds form and of photosynthesis in plants. He was also an obsessive inventor of mechanical devices, among them a speaking machine, a copying machine, and the steering technique used in modern cars. Substantial donations of Darwin family papers, including over 170 letters written by Erasmus Darwin himself, have made it possible for the author to tell much of the enthralling story of his life in Erasmus' own words. Synopsis:Erasmus Darwin is now recognized by many as one of the most extraordinary figures of the 18th century - a many-sided genius, almost as prolific in invention as Leonardo and whose insights are still moulding the 20th century. This volume documents his life, works and influence. Synopsis:It has been said of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802) that no one from his day to ours has ever rivaled him in his achievements in such a wide range of fields. One of the foremost physicians of his time, Darwin also had extraordinary scientific insight in physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology, and all aspects of biology — his deepest insight being his evolutionary theory of life. But he failed to convince the world about biological evolution: that was left to his grandson Charles. An enthralling story of scientific genius. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [377]-405) and index. About the AuthorDesmond King-Hele is the leading authority on Erasmus Darwin, and a mathematician and physicist who is an expert on space research by satellite. A Fellow of the Royal Society since 1966, he has written 15 books, including Shelley: His Thought and Work and Erasmus Darwin and the Romantic Poets. He has also edited the Letters of Erasmus Darwin. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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