This biography of Niels Stensen, the anatomist, geologist and bishop better known as "Nicolaus Steno", covers his family and background and his work in anatomy and geology and his spiritual journey. Includes Steno's scientific papers in original language.

This biography of Niels Stensen, the anatomist, geologist and bishop better known as "Nicolaus Steno", covers his family and background and his work in anatomy and geology and his spiritual journey. Includes Steno's scientific papers in original language.