Author: Hoffmann, N.E. & Van Horne, J.C. (eds.)
Title: America's curious botanist: a tercentennial reappraisal of John Bartram 1699-1777
Description: American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 2004.1st edition.Hard covers, dust jacket.ISBN: 087169249X.As new/As new.Nearly new.Slightly bowed front board.A collection of papers on North America's first major indigenous plant & seed collector, whose exports greatly enriched the gardens of Europe.The observations made on his extensive travels form a valuable record of America's wildlife before the impact of European settlement became apparent.xxvii + 227 pp. many maps and text figures, 19 colour plates.Please note: apparent staining on d.w.is from the original C18 document. In English.1 kg.

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