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H.-B. de Saussure (1740-1799): un regard sur la terre / Rene Sigrist, ed.
Title: | H.-B. de Saussure (1740-1799): un regard sur la terre / Rene Sigrist, ed. |
Translated title: | H.-B. De Saussure (1740-1799): a look at the land. |
Author(s): | Sigrist, Rene, |
Date: | 2001. |
Publisher: | Geneva: Georg Editeur S.A. (Editions Medecine et Hygiene) |
Language: | French. |
Abstract: | Volume marking centenary of de Saussure's death. De Saussure was, amongst many things, a forerunner in glaciology, a pioneer in the study of mountains and their environment and influential in establishment of Alpine tourism. Contains 24 contributions in three sections. First covers de Saussure's contributions to zoology, botany, geology, meteorology and glaciology, and his scientific correspondence; second is devoted to Voyage dans les Alpes and its influence; third to de Saussure's life and his contributions to the Arts and education. Includes career chronology and bibliography. |
Keywords: | 5 -- Science. 5(091) -- History of science. 551.32 -- Glaciology. 551.32(091) -- History of glaciology. 551.324 -- Land ice. 551.324.22 -- Glaciers. 551.1/.4 -- Geology. 551.43 -- Reconstruction of ancient relief. 551.5 -- Meteorology. 551.508.71 -- Psychrometers and hygrometers. 59 -- Zoology. 58 -- Botany. 796.51.7 -- Tourism. 91(08) -- Expeditions. 37 -- Education. 7 -- Arts, sport and architecture. 92 -- Biographies: Saussure, Horace-Bénédict de. X -- Biographies and obituaries. (234.3) -- Alps. |
Location(s): | SCO: SPRI-SHF: 92[Saussure, H-B.] |
ISBN: | 2825707406 |
SPRI record no.: | 166447 |
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