Life of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916

"Life of Elie Metchnikoff, 1845-1916" by Olga Metchnikoff is a biographical story from the early 1900s that shares the life of Elie Metchnikoff, a famous scientist known for his work in the field of immunology, especially his idea about phagocytosis. Olga Metchnikoff, who knew Elie well, tells his story with care, focusing on his life, job, and beliefs, and making it clear that he valued scientific discovery more than anything else. The story starts by looking at Elie Metchnikoff's early years in the countryside of Little Russia, describing his family and the events that shaped him. Olga paints a picture of Panassovka, showing the family's life, wealth, and how they interacted. The book points out how his parents and environment affected him, creating his curiosity, emotions, and love for nature and science. By learning about Elie's childhood, readers understand what built his character and pushed him to pursue biology.