Nicolaus steno, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013
Biography and Original Papers of a 17th Century Scientist

This is by far the most exhaustive biography on Niels Stensen, anatomist, geologist and bishop, better known as "Nicolaus Steno". We learn about the scientists family and background in Lutheran Denmark, of his teachers at home and abroad, of his studies and travels in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Bohemia and Germany, of his many pioneering achievements in anatomy and geology, of his encounters with Swammerdam, Malpighi and with members of the newly established Royal Society of London and the Accademia del Cimento in Florence, and with the philosopher Spinoza. It further treats Stensens religious conversion.

Preface.- Part I Biography.- Childhood and youth in Copenhagen.- Years of discovery in Holland.- In Paris and France.- The first year in Italy.- Researcher and Convert in Italy.- The Geological Dissertation.- The great travel.- Under Cosimo III in Florence.- Two years in Copenhagen.- Educator and Priest in Florence.- Part II Scientific Papers.- Anatomical Papers.- Geological Papers.

By far the most exhaustive biography of Niels Stensen "Nicolaus Steno", anatomist, geologist and bishop

An avenue through the erudite Europe in 17th century

First publication of the complete set of original scientific papers on anatomy and geology, including full translation and rich footnotes.

A key to early geoscience

A must for understanding early modern research on brain and motor control