The Banks Letters: A Calendar Of The Manuscript Correspondence Of Sir Joseph Banks Preserved In The British Museum, The British Museum (Natural History) And Other Collections In Great Britain
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. DJ yellowed with minor wear and tear. Binding remains tight. Clean text.
This scholarly volume presents a meticulous calendar of the extensive manuscript correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, a pivotal figure in 18th-century natural history and exploration. It details the vast collection of his letters housed in the British Museum, the British Museum (Natural History), and various other significant collections across Great Britain. The work chronicles Banks's profound influence on scientific discovery and colonial expansion, illustrating his wide-ranging connections with leading scientists, explorers, and political figures of his era. Readers gain unparalleled insight into the intellectual currents and scientific endeavors that shaped the Age of Enlightenment through this comprehensive compilation. The Banks Letters serves as an indispensable resource for historians, botanists, and scholars researching the history of science and exploration.
Author: Warren R. Dawson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, The Trustees of the British Museum
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition. DJ yellowed with minor wear and tear. Binding remains tight. Clean text.
This scholarly volume presents a meticulous calendar of the extensive manuscript correspondence of Sir Joseph Banks, a pivotal figure in 18th-century natural history and exploration. It details the vast collection of his letters housed in the British Museum, the British Museum (Natural History), and various other significant collections across Great Britain. The work chronicles Banks's profound influence on scientific discovery and colonial expansion, illustrating his wide-ranging connections with leading scientists, explorers, and political figures of his era. Readers gain unparalleled insight into the intellectual currents and scientific endeavors that shaped the Age of Enlightenment through this comprehensive compilation. The Banks Letters serves as an indispensable resource for historians, botanists, and scholars researching the history of science and exploration.