The Autobiography Of Joseph Le Conte (1903)

The Autobiography Of Joseph Le Conte is a book written by Joseph Le Conte and published in 1903. It is a memoir that tells the life story of Joseph Le Conte, a renowned American geologist, naturalist, and educator who lived from 1823 to 1901. In the book, Le Conte recounts his childhood in Georgia, his education at the University of Georgia and later at Harvard University, and his travels to Europe and South America. He also discusses his career as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he taught geology and natural history, and his involvement in the founding of the Sierra Club.Throughout the book, Le Conte shares his insights and reflections on various topics, including science, religion, and education. He also discusses his personal beliefs, such as his faith in God and his advocacy for conservation and environmentalism.Overall, The Autobiography Of Joseph Le Conte provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most influential scientists and educators, and offers valuable insights into the history of science and education in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.