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In the latter part of his life, Redi suffered from senile debility and other ailments, but he bore all patiently, and when a friend asked if he did not dread the approach of death, he replied that it was useless to do so, as he had never observed that death could be kept away through fear. He died suddenly in Pisa, March Ist, 1697. Abbe Salvini writes of his end: Death, his great enemy, whom he had so Often fearlessly encountered and de feated, not daring to look into his face, approached him stealthily as he lay unconscious, and took him unawares, so he passed in an instant from Sleep to eternal repose.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an engaging journey into the world of insects and their origins, penned by a celebrated Italian scientist. The author challenges the long-held belief that insects could spontaneously generate from decaying matter, a notion that had been widely accepted since the time of Aristotle. Through a series of meticulously documented experiments, the author reveals a startling truth: insects arise not from random forces, but from the eggs of their own kind. The author's work stands as a testament to the power of scientific observation and experimentation, a methodology that was gaining prominence in the 17th century. The book delves into the history of thought on spontaneous generation, exploring a range of philosophical and religious viewpoints. The authorââ â¢s investigations also extend to the fascinating world of bees, exploring the fascinating, and ultimately debunked, notion of their generation from the carcasses of bulls. This book offers a remarkable glimpse into the scientific thinking of the 17th century and a fascinating exploration of the world of insects. This book revolutionized our understanding of how life arises and remains a foundational text in the history of biology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332054473_0
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