Catalogus bibliothecae historico-naturalis Josephi Banks
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Catalogus bibliothecae historico-naturalis Josephi Banks by Jonas Dryander
Following his stint as the naturalist aboard the Endeavour on James Cook's pioneering voyage, Sir Joseph Banks (1743 1820) became a pre-eminent member of the scientific community in London. President of the Royal Society from 1778, and a friend and adviser to George III, Banks significantly strengthened the bonds between the practitioners and patrons of science. Between 1796 and 1800, the Swedish botanist and librarian Jonas Dryander (1748 1810) published this five-volume work recording the contents of Banks' extensive library. The catalogue was praised by many, including the distinguished botanist Sir James Edward Smith, who wrote that 'a work so ingenious in design and so perfect in execution can scarcely be produced in any science'. Volume 1 (1798) lists books pertaining to various branches of science, including accounts in a multitude of languages from scientific institutions all over the world.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781108069533 |
| ISBN 10 | 1108069533 |
| Title | Catalogus bibliothecae historico-naturalis Josephi Banks |
| Author | Jonas Dryander |
| Series | Cambridge Library Collection - Botany And Horticulture Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2014-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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