Life, Letters, and Works of Louis Agassiz 2 Volume Set 2 Volume Set

Volume 1: Preface; Introduction; 1. 1807–1827. Ancestry; 2. 1827-1832. Journey from Carlsruhe to Munich; 3. 1831–1832. First visit to Paris; 4. 1832–1835. Agassiz's first establishment at Neuchâtel; 5. 1836–1837. The Wollaston Medal; 6. 1836–1837 continued and 1838. Discussion raised by Agassiz's Discourse at Neuchâtel; 7. 1838–1840. Agassiz's scientific activity; 8. 1841–1842. Visit during the winter to the Aar Glacier; 9. 1843–1844. 'Recherches sur les poissons fossiles'; 10. 1845. 'Monographie des Myes'; 11. 1846. Departure from Neuchâtel, March, 1846; 12. 1846 continued –1847. Arrival in America, and reception by Mr. John A. Lowell. Volume 2: 13. 1847 continued–1849. Agassiz's visits to the markets; 14. 1849 continued–1852. Philadelphia; 15. 1852 continued–1855. Lectures before the Smithsonian Institution at Washington; 16. 1856–1858. 'Contributions to the Natural History of the United States'; 17. 1858–1864. Visit to Europe; 18. 1858–1864 continued. Darwin's 'Origin of Species'; 19. 1858–1864 continued. 'The Philosophers' Camp' in the Adirondacks; 20. 1865–1867. Journey to Brazil; 21. 1868–1870. Three letters to Jules Marcou; 22. 1871–1872. Voyage on the 'Hassler'; 23. 1873. The Anderson School of Natural History at Penikese Island; 24. Physical and moral characteristics; Appendices; Index.