Memoir of James Backhouse (1877)

Memoir of James Backhouse is a book written by Sarah Backhouse in 1877. It is a biographical account of her husband, James Backhouse, who was a Quaker missionary and botanist. The book describes James Backhouse's life and work, including his travels to Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It also includes his observations and experiences of the people and cultures he encountered during his travels. The book provides insights into the Quaker faith and its practices, as well as the early history of the Quaker movement. Additionally, it highlights James Backhouse's contributions to the field of botany, particularly in Australia, where he collected and studied many plant specimens. Overall, Memoir of James Backhouse is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the life and work of an important figure in Quaker history and the field of botany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.