Publisher's Synopsis
Haeckel: His Life and Work is a biography of Ernst Haeckel, a renowned German biologist, philosopher, and artist, written by Wilhelm Bolsche and originally published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Haeckel's life, from his childhood and education to his scientific achievements and contributions to the fields of evolutionary biology and zoology. Bolsche delves into Haeckel's controversial ideas, including his support for Darwin's theory of evolution and his advocacy for the concept of monism, which posits that all of reality is fundamentally one. The book also explores Haeckel's artistic pursuits, including his illustrations of marine organisms and his influence on the Art Nouveau movement. Overall, Haeckel: His Life and Work offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of one of the most influential scientists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
