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This catalog was published for an exhibition to commemorate the 300th birthday of the great Swedish Scientist, Carolus Linnaeus, held Feb. 15-July 1, 2007, at the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia. Biologists today regard Linnaeus s work as the foundation of the modern life sciences. The 300th anniversary of his birth is a perfect moment to see how important he has been, not just to biology, but also to human thought more broadly. For Americans this tercentenary is also a chance to look back & see how Linnaeus s fascination with America helped shape our national identity -- & how his ideas take on new meaning in our own time. Color illustrations. Beautifully designed!