The Life Of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver And Botanist: With Sketches Of His Friends And Notices Of The Times

By William Jolly

Book Overview

""The Life of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver and Botanist: With Sketches of His Friends and Notices of the Times"" by William Jolly is a biography of John Duncan, a weaver and botanist from Scotland who lived during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Duncan's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a weaver. It also explores his passion for botany and his contributions to the field, particularly his work in identifying and classifying plant species. In addition to Duncan's life story, the book also includes sketches of his friends and acquaintances, as well as insights into the historical context of the time period in which he lived. This includes discussions of the social and political climate in Scotland during the 19th century, as well as the scientific advancements and discoveries that were taking place.Overall, ""The Life of John Duncan, Scotch Weaver and Botanist: With Sketches of His Friends and Notices of the Times"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in the world of botany, as well as the broader historical and cultural context in which he lived.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430494697
• ISBN13: 9781430494690
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"