Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley - Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895

Contributor:

Huxley, Leonard, 1860-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley - Volume 1" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a biographical account written during the late 19th century. This volume, penned by his son Leonard Huxley, chronicles the life and intellectual journey of the prominent English naturalist and biologist Thomas Huxley, detailing his early life, influences, friendships, and numerous contributions to the fields of science and education. The opening of this biographical work presents a preface discussing Huxley's profound relationship with both British and American societies, emphasizing his influence as a lecturer and explorer of evolutionary thought. The narrative begins with Huxley's childhood, depicting his family's background, education, and early interests in science and philosophy. It highlights his formative experiences at school and his passion for understanding natural sciences, which would eventually shape his remarkable career as a scientist and educator. The initial chapters effectively set the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Huxley's evolving thoughts, struggles, and dynamic contributions to scientific discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sue Asscher

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01