Memoir and Correspondence of the Late Sir James Edward Smith, M.d. - Set Memoir Correspondence of Late Sir James Edward Smith, M.d

Klappentext A memoir, published in 1832 by his wife, of Sir James Edward Smith (1759-1828), founder of the Linnean Society. Zusammenfassung Sir James Edward Smith (1759–1828) was highly regarded throughout Europe as a botanist, and in 1788 founded the Linnean Society. This two-volume memoir and selection of letters was edited by his wife and published in 1832. Volume 1 includes letters from Sir Joseph Banks and Samuel Goodenough, Smith's fellow-botanist. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Introductory notice; 2. Sir J. E. Smith leaves Edinburgh; 3. Sir J. E. Smith begins his travels; 4. Foundation of the Linnaean Society; 5. Enumeration of the works of Sir J. E. Smith; 6. The Bishop of Carlisle endeavours to persuade Sir James not to remove from London.

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• Authors: James Edward Smith, Smith James Edward
• Assisted by: Pleasance Smith (Editor), Smith Pleasance (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108037075
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03707-5
• No. of pages: 636
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture; Memoir and Correspondence of the Late Sir James Edward Smith, M.D. 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; Diaries, letters & journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, Memoirs, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Botany & plant sciences, Diaries, letters and journals, C 1700 To C 1800, Botany and plant sciences, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs