James de Carle Sowerby was a naturalist and artist and oldest son of naturalist James Sowerby. In 1838 he and others founded the Royal Botanic Society and Gardens, Regent's Park. His son, William, was also a naturalist, specializing in botany.
Ca. 75 items.
Purchased from W. Myers (£45.00) and accessioned, 09/21/1971 (1971 1207mf).
This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.
