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Literary
December 13, 1802
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Andre Michaux published 'Natural History of the Oaks of North America' in Paris, describing 20 species and varieties based on 11 years of travel across North America from Florida to Hudson's Bay. He left manuscripts on his travels and American plants to his son before joining Baudin's expedition.
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Andre Michaux has lately published in Paris the Natural History of the Oaks of North America. It contains figures and descriptions of twenty species, and a number of varieties. Citizen Michaux traversed America for 11 years together, from the 27th to the 58th degrees of latitude, from the Bahama Islands and the Capes of Florida to Hudson's Bay, comprising a space of 750 leagues, and penetrated into the country more than 460 leagues. The French Government having nominated him to perform a part in the expedition of Citizen Baudin, he has left to his son the care of publishing his Manuscripts, among which is a relation of his Travels and a History of the plants of America.
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Andre Michaux
Oaks North America
Natural History
American Travels
Botanical Expedition
French Government
Baudins Expedition
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Publication Of Natural History Of The Oaks Of North America
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Andre Michaux Has Lately Published In Paris The Natural History Of The Oaks Of North America.
Citizen Michaux Traversed America For 11 Years Together, From The 27th To The 58th Degrees Of Latitude, From The Bahama Islands And The Capes Of Florida To Hudson's Bay, Comprising A Space Of 750 Leagues, And Penetrated Into The Country More Than 460 Leagues.