""Louis Agassiz, 1807-1873"" is a biography of the Swiss-American naturalist and geologist, Louis Agassiz, written by Auguste Burnand and published in 1907. The book explores Agassiz's life and work, from his early years in Switzerland to his emigration to the United States and his contributions to the fields of natural history, zoology, and glaciology. The author also delves into Agassiz's personal life, including his marriage to his second wife, Elizabeth Cabot Cary, and his relationships with his colleagues and students. The book is filled with anecdotes and insights into Agassiz's character, as well as his scientific discoveries and theories. Overall, ""Louis Agassiz, 1807-1873"" is a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most influential naturalists of the 19th century.Extracted From Revue Historique Vaudoise.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.