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a scientist's quest to name every living thing
256 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 24 cm.
The globetrotting naturalists of the eighteenth century were the geeks of their day: innovators and explorers who lived at the intersection of science and commerce. Foremost among them was Carl Linnaeus, a radical thinker who revolutionized biology.
Not one pumpkin -- Every growing thing -- Into the arctic! -- Dragon with seven heads -- Can bananas grow in holland? -- Nature's blueprint -- Last name, first name -- Most controversial plant -- Human vs. animal -- Student explorers -- The professor.
Includes bibliographical references and index.