Geburtsdatum | Montag, 20. April 1739 |
Geburtsort | Kingsessing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Todesort | Pennsylvania |
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Beschreibung | William Bartram (April 20, 1739 – July 22, 1823) was an American botanist, ornithologist, natural historian and explorer. Bartram was the author of an acclaimed book, now known by the shortened title Bartram's Travels, which chronicled his explorations of the southern British colonies in North America from 1773 to 1777. Bartram has been described as "the first naturalist who penetrated the dense tropical forests of Florida". The standard author abbreviation W.Bartram is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. |
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.
On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver.
Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes.
