Letters From Charles Blagden To Joseph Banks On American Natural History And Politics, 1776-1780 (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104779665)

Letters From Charles Blagden To Joseph Banks On American Natural History And Politics, 1776-1780 is a book that contains a collection of letters written by Charles Blagden to Joseph Banks during the years 1776 to 1780. The letters cover a wide range of topics related to American natural history and politics, including discussions of the flora and fauna of the region, the political climate of the time, and the impact of the American Revolution on the natural world.Blagden was a British physician and scientist who was sent to America during the Revolutionary War to study the natural history of the region. Banks was a prominent British botanist and naturalist who was interested in the flora and fauna of the Americas. The letters between the two men offer a fascinating glimpse into the scientific and political world of the time, as well as the personal relationships between these two important figures.The book, originally published in 1903, has been edited and annotated by John William Fortescue, a British historian and author. The annotations provide additional context and background information on the topics discussed in the letters, as well as biographical information on both Blagden and Banks.Overall, Letters From Charles Blagden To Joseph Banks On American Natural History And Politics, 1776-1780 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, politics, and natural history in the late 18th century. The letters provide a unique perspective on the events of the time, as well as the personalities and relationships of two important figures in the scientific community.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.

Author: Charles Blagden
ISBN-10: 1104779668
ISBN-13: 9781104779665
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2009
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d