Biographical account of james hutton, m.d. f.r.s. ed.
Auteur :
Playfair, John
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108072502
Date de publication :
2 juin 2011
Dimensions :
24,4 x 17,0 x 0,4 cm
Poids :
130 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
James Hutton (1726–1797) was an eminent Scottish scientist known chiefly for his work in geology. Hutton's work spanned the disciplines of medicine, agriculture and meteorology. This chronicle of Hutton's life by his friend John Playfair, first published in 1805, covers his academic career and forays into agriculture and business.