The Eye of the Lynx: Galileo, His Friends and the Beginnings of Modern Natural History

The Eye of the Lynx: Galileo, His Friends and the Beginnings of Modern Natural History

by D Freedberg (Author)

Synopsis

The discovery of hundreds of botanical and zoological drawings at Windsor Castle led to a trail that led across Europe to a little-known scientific organization from 17th century Italy called the academy of Linceans (or Lynxes). This volume documents the history of their work.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 528
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Chicago University Press
Published: 04 Nov 2003

ISBN 10: 0226261484
ISBN 13: 9780226261485