William Bartram: Botanical and Zoological Drawings 1756-1788 by Joseph Ewan
1st Edition
US$220.00
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine, Dust Jacket: Very Good. 1968. The American Philosophical Society. 1st Edition. Heavily Illustrated.
Includes 59 large, exquisitely detailed plates some in color with an introduction and commentary by Joseph Ewan. William Bartram was an American botanist, ornithologist, natural historian and explorer. Bartram was the author of an acclaimed book, now known by the shortened title Bartram's Travels, which chronicled his explorations of the southern British colonies in North America from 1773 to 1777. Book measures 11.75 x 16in.