Outlines of Botany...Illustrated by Engravings. For the use of Schools and Students. Taken chiefly from Smith's Introduction; containing an explanation of botanical terms and an illustration of the system of Linnaeus. Also some account of the natural orders, and the anatomy and physiology of vegetables.

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1819

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Title: Outlines of Botany...Illustrated by Engravings. For the use of Schools and Students. Taken chiefly from Smith's Introduction; containing an explanation of botanical terms and an illustration of the system of Linnaeus. Also some account of the natural orders, and the anatomy and physiology of vegetables.
Author: Written and engraved by Dr. John Locke (American, 1792–1856)
Author: Sir James Edward Smith (British, 1759–1828)
Publisher: Cummings and Hilliard (Boston, Massachusetts)
Engraver: Amos Doolittle (American, Cheshire, Connecticut 1754–1832 New Haven, Connecticut)
Artist: Nathaniel Jocelyn (American, New Haven, Connecticut 1796–1881 New Haven, Connecticut)
Artist: P. Annin (American, active early 19th century)
Artist: Simeon Smith Jocelyn (American, New Haven, Connecticut 1799–1879 Tarrytown, New York)
Date: 1819
Medium: Illustrations: etching, engraving
Dimensions: 7 1/16 x 4 5/16 x 13/16 in. (18 x 11 x 2 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1957
Object Number: 57.672
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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