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.

1819
Not on view

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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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