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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

“The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active and faithful, as those observed to be in human nature.”

Humans Seems Human Nature Affection Active Faithful Attachment Sensibility Parental Ardent Filial Filial Piety Filial Duty

Book:Travels of William Bartram

Source: Travels of William Bartram

“Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes.”

Firsts Seems Animal Bird Substance Tribes

Book:Travels of William Bartram

Source: Travels of William Bartram