The life of Pasteur by René Vallery-Radot
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"The Life of Pasteur" by René Vallery-Radot is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and work of Louis Pasteur, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to microbiology and the field of medicine, particularly his studies on fermentation, disease causation, and the development of vaccines. The narrative not only chronicles his scientific achievements but also his personal experiences, insights, and the character that drove his relentless
pursuit of knowledge. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the impact of Pasteur's work on the understanding of diseases, contrasting the ancient and often ignorant perceptions of illness with the scientific rigor he brought to the field. It outlines the evolution of medical knowledge leading up to his investigations into fermentation and the germ theory of disease. The text frames Pasteur's life against the backdrop of his family's origins and early educational pursuits, setting the stage for his future innovations. Notably, it emphasizes the combination of Pasteur's scientific genius and deep compassion for humanity, suggesting that both aspects shaped his legacy as one of the greatest benefactors of modern science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Vallery-Radot, René, 1853-1933 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919 |
| Translator | Devonshire, R. L., Mrs., 1864-1949 |
| Uniform Title | La vie de Pasteur. English |
| Title | The life of Pasteur |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Pasteur, Louis, 1822-1895 |
| Subject | Scientists -- France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60956 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60956-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 995 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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