Haeckel : $b his life and work

"Haeckel: His Life and Work" by Wilhelm Bölsche is a story about the life of Ernst Haeckel, a German biologist who made a big splash in the science world of the 1800s. The story dives into Haeckel's childhood, showing how his love for nature and schooling formed his ideas about biology. Haeckel was a huge supporter of Charles Darwin's evolution theory, and this book talks about how he passionately defended it, even when it caused disagreements. He had a special mix of science smarts and artistic talent, and that shines through as the story shows how his background shaped his way of thinking about science. Because his ideas were sometimes controversial, the story gives a good look at the conflicts and friendships he had in the science world, especially when it came to the topic of evolution.