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 2 includes an assessment of Smith's 'religious, social and scientific character'.

Klappentext

Originally published in 1832, this two-volume account of the life of Sir James Edward Smith (1759-1828) was posthumously compiled by his wife, Pleasance (1773-1877). Smith trained originally as a doctor, but his independent wealth enabled him to pursue botany. Hugely influenced by the work of Linnaeus, he benefited greatly from the purchase of the latter's library and herbarium in 1783, upon the advice of his friend, Sir Joseph Banks. He was highly regarded throughout Europe as a botanist, and in 1788 founded the Linnean Society. He published various botanical works, of which the most important was The English Flora (1824-8), and assisted in the publication of many more. His wife recounts his 'religious, social and scientific character' as well as his achievements, and Volume 2 includes correspondence from Alexander von Humboldt, and concludes with an appendix in which short papers by Smith present a variety of topics.

Zusammenfassung
Sir James Edward Smith (17591828) 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 2 includes an assessment of Smith's 'religious, social and scientific character'.

Inhalt

7. Correspondence of Edmund Davall, Esq.; 8. Miscellaneous letters to Sir James Edward Smith, from 1797 to 1807; 9. Correspondence of Andrew Caldwell, Esq.; 10. Miscellaneous letters from 1810 to 1816; 11. Correspondence of the Abbé Joseph Corrêa de Serra; 12. Miscellaneous letters to and from Sir J. E. Smith, from 1817 to 1827; 13. Correspondence of Mr. Roscoe and Sir J. E. Smith; 14. Of the religious, social, and scientific character of Sir J. E. Smith; Appendix; Index.