53580 Botanist and Explorer. Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, 1970. Hardcover, 147pp., b&w illustrations. Page edges lightly toned and spotted. Dustwrapper lightly worn at edges. Near fine. This is the first biography of Allan Cunningham who was perhaps, with the exception of Robert Brown, the most accomplished of the botanists sent out from Kew Gardens during the golden age when Sir Joseph Banks was director. The book follows closely his long life of travelling, particularly focusing on his exploration of Australia. With b/w photographs, maps and extracts from journals. $30.00AUD
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