The Swedish Fauna (Fauna Suecica)
Abstract
This is one of the books that changed science. For the first time Linnaeus’s Fauna Suecica now meets its audience in a modern translation. Published in Latin in 1761 (expanded from the 1746 edition) it is a seminal work that helped to establish the foundation for the classification of modern species. It systematically categorises and morphologically describes 2,328 Swedish animal species – a journey from man to earthworm, revealing their habits, environments, and historical context. It is a window into the mind of a scientific pioneer.
Fields of Study & Subjects
History of Science and Natural History
History of Science and Medicine
Historical Philosophy and Science
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis eBooks
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book