Conrad Gessner (1516–1565)

Conrad Gessner (1516–1565)
Author: Urs B. Leu
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2023-04-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9004541691

The Zurich polymath Conrad Gessner (1516–1565) is known as the founder of zoology and plant geography, the father of bibliography, editor of ancient texts, and author of one of the most important paleontological works of the sixteenth century. While preparing his extensive work on plants, he died unexpectedly and early from the plague. Gessner's interest in the natural sciences was rooted, on the one hand, in the new conception of nature that emerged with the Renaissance, and, on the other hand, in the creation theology of the Reformation, which considered nature as a second book of God's revelation next to the Bible. This richly illustrated and erudite biography is the first biography of Gessner to appear in English. This biography is a translation of Conrad Gessner (1516-1565): Universalgelehrter und Naturforscher der Renaissance (Basel: NZZ Libro, 2016).

The Order of Books

The Order of Books
Author: Roger Chartier
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1994
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780804722674

In The Order of Books, Chartier examines the different systems required to regulate the world of writing through the centuries, from the registration of titles to the classification of works.

Jan Brueghel the Elder

Jan Brueghel the Elder
Author: Arianne Faber Kolb
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892367709

Kolb has produced a thoroughly researched essay on this painting, which is in the Getty Museum. The study focuses on Brueghel's depiction of nature, especially his exacting representation of identifiable species of animals and birds, the names of which are listed. Brueghel's collaboration with other painters, his and other painters' re-use of the same theme and composition, and the history and practice of natural history collection and representation are central themes. The volume, which is printed in a horizontal format (it's 11x8") and heavily illustrated, is written for a general audience, though art historians will also find much of interest.

Worlds of Natural History

Worlds of Natural History
Author: Helen Anne Curry
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 683
Release: 2018-11-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 131651031X

Explores the development of natural history since the Renaissance and contextualizes current discussions of biodiversity.

Bibliotheca Osleriana

Bibliotheca Osleriana
Author: Sir William Osler
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 836
Release: 1969
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0773590501

During his tenure as the Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford from 1905-1919, Sir William Osler amassed a considerable library on the history of medicine and science. A Canadian native, Osler had studied at McGill University and decided to leave his collection of 7,600 items to its Faculty of Medicine. A catalogue, the Bibliotheca Osleriana, was compiled - a labour of love that took ten years to complete and involved W.W. Francis, R.H. Hill, and Archibald Malloch. Osler himself laid down the broad outlines of the catalogue and wrote many of the annotations.

Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine

Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine
Author: Gideon Manning
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2017-05-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319565141

This book presents essays by eminent scholars from across the history of medicine, early science and European history, including those expert on the history of the book. The volume honors Professor Nancy Siraisi and reflects the impact that Siraisi's scholarship has had on a range of fields. Contributions address several topics ranging from the medical provenance of biblical commentary to the early modern emergence of pathological medicine. Along the way, readers may learn of the purchasing habits of physician-book collectors, the writing of history and the development of natural history. Modeling the interdisciplinary approaches championed by Siraisi, this volume attests to the enduring value of her scholarship while also highlighting critical areas of future research. Those with an interest in the history of science, the history of medicine and all related fields will find this work a stimulating and rewarding read.