Curious death of Peter Artedi : a mystery in the history of science
Pietsch, Theodore W.2010
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Peter Artedi and Carl Linnaeus first met in March 1729 at Uppsala University before formulating their revolutionary ideas about classifying plants and animals. But just before Artedi is set to publish his groundbreaking work, he drowns under puzzling circumstances. This story investigates the untold tale behind their friendship.
Main title:
Curious death of Peter Artedi : a mystery in the history of science / by Theodore W. Pietsch.
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Imprint:
New York : Scott & Nix ; Lancaster : Gazelle [distributor], 2010.
Collation:
196 p. ; 22 cm.
ISBN:
9780982510285 (hbk)
Dewey class:
813.6GEN
Language:
English
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BRN:
1270941