This journal was found among the papers of Benjamin Smith Barton, who was Pursh's patron, after his death in 1817. For provenance of manuscript see ms. notes in printed edition by Thomas P. James - 581.974:P97.
Frederick Pursh was a botanist, horticulturist, and explorer.
Provenance
Received from the estate of Benjamin Smith Barton and accessioned, 1900.
Custodial history:Originally from the library of Benjamin Smith Barton, acquired after his death.
Location of originals:Map is in the map collection.
General physical description
1 volume, 186 p.
Early American History Note
This volume contains the travel journal of Frederick Pursh, a patron of Benjamin Smith Barton, during his journey from Philadelphia throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and New York. Although the excursion was for botanical research, Pursh’s diary entries record many other details, including comments on the state of roads, the people he met, the towns he visited, and the natural environment. There are two sketches in the volume.
Genre(s)
- Journals (notebooks).
- Scientific Data
- Sketchbooks
- Sketches.
- Travel Narratives and Journals
Geographic Name(s)
- New York (State) -- Description and travel.
- Pennsylvania -- Description and travel.
Personal Name(s)
- Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815
- Pursh, Frederick, 1774-1820
Subject(s)
- Botany -- New York (State)
- Botany -- Pennsylvania.
- Colony and State Specific History
- Natural History
- Pennsylvania History
- Travel