The Science of Describing
Natural History in Renaissance Europe
- Contents
- Review Quotes
- Awards

Preface and Acknowledgments
Conventions
1. Introduction
2. The World of Renaissance Natural History
3. The Humanist Invention of Natural History
5. Common Sense, Classification, and the Catalogue of Nature
6. Conclusion: What Was "Renaissance Natural History"?
Notes
Bibliography
Index
—Florike Egmond, coeditor of Bodily Extremities: Preoccupations with the Human Body in Early Modern European Culture
"Splendid...Although this is a specialized subject, Ogilvie has organized his material well, making his book readily accessible through concise summaries of each chapter and friendly advice to skip the section on methodology. While he writes in a clear, non-technical style, his erudition and industry are made apparent by his extensive references to primary sources.”
Association of American Publishers: PROSE Book Award
Honorable Mention
History of Science Society: Pfizer Award
Short Listed/Finalist
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