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John and William Bartram: Botanists and Explorers, 1699-1777, 1739-1823

John and William Bartram: Botanists and Explorers, 1699-1777, 1739-1823

Earnest, Ernest Penney

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesColonial Period (1600-1775)

ISBN10: 1258320711
ISBN13: 9781258320713
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 5 2012
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John and William Bartram: Botanists and Explorers, 1699-1777, 1739-1823 is a biographical book that tells the story of two remarkable men, father and son, who were among the first naturalists and explorers in America. Written by Ernest Penney Earnest, the book chronicles the lives and achievements of John Bartram, born in 1699, and his son William Bartram, born in 1739.The book details the Bartram's travels through the American wilderness, where they collected and studied plants and animals, and made important contributions to the field of botany. The Bartrams were particularly interested in the flora and fauna of the southeastern United States, and their work helped to establish the region as an important center for botanical research.The book also explores the personal lives of the Bartrams, including their relationships with family and friends, as well as their struggles and successes in their professional pursuits. The author draws on a variety of sources, including letters, journals, and other historical documents, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of these two remarkable men.Overall, John and William Bartram: Botanists and Explorers, 1699-1777, 1739-1823 is a fascinating and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science, exploration, and natural history in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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