The Life of a Scotch Naturalist: Thomas Edward

by Samuel Smiles

Book Overview

The Life of a Scotch Naturalist: Thomas Edward is a biography written by Samuel Smiles about the life and career of Thomas Edward, a prominent Scottish naturalist of the 19th century. The book chronicles Edward's humble beginnings as a shoemaker's apprentice and his journey to becoming a respected naturalist, despite his lack of formal education. Smiles delves into Edward's passion for the natural world, which led him to explore the Scottish countryside and collect specimens of various flora and fauna. Edward's work caught the attention of prominent scientists and naturalists of the time, including Charles Darwin and Richard Owen. The book also explores Edward's personal life, including his struggles with poverty, illness, and social isolation. Despite these challenges, Edward remained dedicated to his work and continued to make significant contributions to the field of natural history. Overall, The Life of a Scotch Naturalist: Thomas Edward is a compelling biography that provides insight into the life of a remarkable individual who overcame adversity to leave a lasting legacy in the field of science.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162789328
• ISBN13: 9781162789323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"