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Botanist

William Bartram (April 22, 1739 - July 22, 1823) was an American botanist, explorer, and writer, renowned for his studies and descriptions of North American flora. He is considered one of the founding figures of American botany.

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Famous William Bartram Quotes

“If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose.”

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Book:The Travels of William Bartram

Source: The Travels of William Bartram

“My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.”

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Book:The Travels of William Bartram

Source: The Travels of William Bartram