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Literary
July 31, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Dr. Benjamin S. Barton, Professor of Natural History at the University of Pennsylvania, plans a comprehensive Flora of the United States to document all indigenous plants, aided by American botanists like Mitchell, Cutler, Marshall, and Bartram. The endeavor is praised for its curiosity, usefulness, and national pride.
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The Professor of Natural History in the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Benjamin S. Barton, meditates a great Botanical Work. This is no less than a FLORA of the United States. to comprehend a full account of all the indigenous plants growing therein. The lovers of natural science feel themselves exceedingly glad on this occasion, not only on account of the curiosity and usefulness of the performance, but also because the author is an American. It is imagined that by the assistance of Mitchell, Cutler, Marshall, Bartram and other American Botanists, Dr. Barton will be able in some years to accomplish his laudable undertaking.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Nature
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Botany
Flora
United States
Barton
American Botanists
Indigenous Plants
Literary Details
Subject
Announcement Of Dr. Barton's Planned Flora Of The United States
Key Lines
This Is No Less Than A Flora Of The United States. To Comprehend A Full Account Of All The Indigenous Plants Growing Therein.