The Life and Travels of John Bartram: From Lake Ontario to the River St. John

by Edmund Berkeley Jr.

Book Overview

"A long needed biography of the pioneering American naturalist whose explorations and collecting were so influential in the founding of American natural history." --Nina J. Root, American Museum of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813009952
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: University Press of Florida
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.2" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

John Bartram Travels (book)

Book was in perfect condition (except it is a library book so has library stamp). Great price and delivery.

Colonial Botanist

This book deserves a long review. But, briefly, the 'story' of John Bartram involves the reader in Bartram's family and the colonial world of London and Philadelphia. The genuine passion that Bartram had to learn about and discover new botanical plants gives the reader a unique outlook. Bartram's travels into Indian territory are a window into uncharted lands. Bartram's relationship with his son William is often disapointing to the father but show a sensitivity that is interesting to see. This seems to be a solidly researched and approachable book.