"Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists" by Elbert Hubbard is a captivating collection of biographical essays that provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential scientists in history. Hubbard's prose is engaging and informative, offering readers a unique perspective on the personal and professional lives of figures such as Galileo, Darwin, and Newton. The author's admiration for these great minds shines through in his writing, making the reader feel a sense of admiration and respect for these individuals. Overall, "Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists" is a well-written and enlightening book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of science.

Book Description:
Elbert Hubbard describes the homes of authors, poets, social reformers and other prestigious people, reflecting on how their surroundings may have influenced them. These short essays are part biography and part pontification of Hubbard's opinion of the subject and their oeuvre.

In this volume he reflects on the lives of well known scientists. Included are Sir Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, Nicolaus Copernicus, Alexander von Humboldt, William Herschel, Charles Darwin, Ernst Haeckel, Carl Linnaeus, Thomas H. Huxley, John Tyndall, Alfred R. Wallace, and John Fiske. This is Volume 12 in a series of 14 books.