Edward Lhwyd - c.1660-1709, Naturalist, Antiquary, Philologist (Paperback)

Lhwyd, the illegitimate son of a father ruined by the Civil War, had to make his own way in the world. A competent botanist before going up to Oxford as a student, he spent much time there at the Botanical Garden before being appointed to the newly established Ashmolean Museum, where he became its second Keeper. This biography traces the development of his research interests from botany to palaeontology - and then to antiquarian studies, which led to him studying the Celtic languages as a source of linguistic evidence in historical studies. Thus he became the founder of Celtic Studies. Lhwyd's diverse research interests were underpinned by an evidence-led methodology - the collection (by personal observation where possible) of material, which would then be classified as a preliminary to drawing conclusions - and, as such, his is a valuable contribution to the history of science.

General

Imprint:	University Of Wales Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Scientists of Wales
Release date:	July 2022
Authors:	Brynley F. Roberts
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-1-78683-782-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Palaeontology > General Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
LSN:	1-78683-782-X
Barcode:	9781786837820

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