Twelve Lectures On Comparative Embryology (1849)

Twelve Lectures on Comparative Embryology is a book written by Louis Agassiz in 1849. The book consists of a series of lectures given by Agassiz on the topic of comparative embryology, which is the study of the development of different species of animals. The lectures cover a wide range of topics, including the similarities and differences between the embryonic development of different species, the evolution of developmental processes, and the role of embryology in understanding the relationships between different groups of animals. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and researchers in the field of comparative embryology. It is considered to be a landmark work in the field, and has had a significant impact on the development of modern embryology.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.