Collection of Louis and Alexander Agassiz works [3 volumes]

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By Agassiz, Louis and Alexander, Oliver Sacks, former owner
Hardcover. Very Good+. Hardcover. Previously owned by Oliver Sacks. Alexander Agassiz (1835-1910) was the son of Louis Agassiz, the famed zoologist, and became a distinguished marine icthyologist as well as a mining expert.
Letters and Recollections of Alexander Agassiz with a Sketch of His Life and Work, edited G.R. Agassiz., 1913. 1e.
Louis Agassiz as a Teacher: Illustrative Extracts on His Method of Instruction by Lane Cooper, 1917.
Louis Agassiz: A Life and Correspondence, 1897, edited by Elizabeth Cary Agassiz. 11e.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal /moderate shelfwear, bumped corners, toning, else tight, bright, and unmarred. illus (b/w).

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