An Explorer Scientist's Pilgrimage: The Autobiography of William Herbert Hobbs
William Herbert Hobbs
An Explorer Scientist’s Pilgrimage: The Autobiography of William Herbert Hobbs
William Herbert Hobbs
""An Explorer Scientist's Pilgrimage: The Autobiography Of William Herbert Hobbs"" is a memoir written by William Herbert Hobbs, a renowned explorer and scientist. In this book, Hobbs recounts his fascinating life journey, from his childhood in rural Michigan to his travels and expeditions across the globe.Hobbs describes his early interest in geology and his passion for exploring the natural world. He shares his experiences studying at the University of Michigan, where he earned his PhD in geology and began his career as a professor.Throughout the book, Hobbs details his numerous expeditions to remote regions of the world, including the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Himalayas. He describes the challenges he faced while conducting research in these harsh environments, as well as the incredible discoveries he made along the way.In addition to recounting his adventures, Hobbs also offers insights into the scientific community of his time, including the debates and controversies surrounding various theories and discoveries.Overall, ""An Explorer Scientist's Pilgrimage"" offers a unique and compelling perspective on the life and work of one of the most influential scientists and explorers of the early 20th century.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.
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