Santiago Ramon y Cajal Santiago Ramon y Cajal (1852-1934) was one of the greatest Spanish scientists of the 19th and early 20th centuries. His study of the brain and nerve cells laid the groundwork for neuroscience. He was not a man who kept his studies to one specific field, but rather made lasting important contributions to several fields. He was not a man who went unnoticed, but he was highly regarded not only for his …showed first 75 words of 3445 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3445 total…professions; he would have made a fine shoemaker or Barber had he stuck with it. He refused to be second best at anything. He had determination and incredible insights into how the world functions. Cajal's desire to learn as a young man make him a great scientist as an older man. As well as being a great scientist and an interesting person, Cajal is a great writer and this book is a joy to read.