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Letters of Asa Gray; Vol. 2

By Asa Gray

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Travel through 19th-century Europe and America with a botanist and his wife as they explore gardens, connect with scientists, and document their experiences in a collection of personal letters.

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2017-11-17
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Summary

"Letters of Asa Gray; Vol. 2" by Asa Gray is a collection of letters that offer a glimpse into the world of a 19th-century botanist. Readers journey alongside Dr. Asa Gray and his wife, Mrs. Gray, as they travel across Europe and America. The letters recount their travels, including visits to botanical gardens and iconic locations, and interactions with notable scientific figures. Through his personal reflections and lively descriptions of landscapes and scientific discussions, Dr. Gray shares his passion for botany and captures the essence of his time.

About the Author

Asa Gray is considered the most important American botanist of the 19th century. His Darwiniana was considered an important explanation of how religion and science were not necessarily mutually exclusive. Gray was adamant that a genetic connection must exist between all members of a species. He was also strongly opposed to the ideas of hybridization within one generation and special creation in the sense of its not allowing for evolution. He was a strong supporter of Darwin, although Gray's theistic evolution was guided by a Creator.

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