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Sowerby James
This comprehensive index provides a reference guide to the 36 volumes of English Botany, a seminal work on British plant life published in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is…
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James Sowerby, Jr.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
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James Sowerby (1757-1822) was an outstanding artist and natural historian, renowned for his discoveries and prodigious output of beautiful, scientific books of plants, fungi, animals, fossils and minerals, all during…
James Sowerby
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…
Originally published in 1797, this book provides a detailed account of the fungi and mushrooms of England. Illustrated by renowned artist James Sowerby, the book features hand-colored plates of over…
This book offers a comprehensive look at the flora of England. It provides a detailed account of various plant species found in the region, along with detailed illustrations and descriptions…
This book is a comprehensive guide to the mineral conchology of Great Britain, written by James Sowerby, a prominent naturalist and illustrator. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of…
Explore the stunning mineralogy of Great Britain with this beautifully illustrated guide. Sowerby showcases a wide variety of minerals, providing a comprehensive understanding of the rocks and formations found throughout…
Travel back in time to the 19th century and discover the beauty of British flora through the exquisite illustrations in this volume. James Sowerby's meticulous drawings and colored prints depict…
This beautiful work showcases the exquisite botanical illustrations of James Sowerby, paired with detailed descriptions of each plant. With its stunning images and rich commentary, it's an essential reference for…
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR’d book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have…
Title: British Mineralogy: or coloured figures intended to elucidate the mineralogy of Great Britain. By J. Sowerby (with assistance). F.P.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national…
Title: The British Miscellany: or, coloured figures of new, rare, or little known animal subjects, etc. vol. I., vol. II.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national…
Title: Two coloured plates representing a blue topaz and other precious stones, with a description of the first plate in MS. and of the second in letterpress. By J. Sowerby.
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