THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 16, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant Maps and Books of the American Revolution Sheet size: approx

Sheet size: approx

Charles Parsons (1821-1910) & Lyman Atwater (1835-1891)

has favoured me with the following account of its habits

remains a foundational document in the history of the development of national cartography and three copies are preserved at the Library of Congress

THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 16, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant Maps and Books of the American Revolution Sheet size: approxDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 16, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant From The Temple of Flora London: Dr. Thornton, 1799 1807 Mixed method engraving, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand Sheet size: approx.: 22" x 17" sheet Dr. Robert Thornton was determined that his country produce the greatest series of botanical illustrations of all time, and his Temple of Flora is unsurpassed