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Patrick O’Brian – Joseph Banks – A Life – First Folio Edition 2016
£45.00
First edition, first printing by The Folio Society of Joseph Banks – A Life, by Patrick O’Brian, published in London 2016. A fine book, tightly bound in pictorial boards with tan cloth spine, internals free from inscriptions, the text block bright and crisp, in original tan paper covered slipcase.
Joseph Banks: A Life, by Patrick O’Brian is a biography of the influential 18th century naturalist and explorer. It chronicles Banks’ adventures, including his pivotal role in Captain Cook’s first voyage, where he documented numerous plant and animal species. The book also details his contributions to science, his presidency of The Royal Society and his impact on botanical exploration. O’Brian’s narrative provides a vivid portrait of Banks’ dynamic life and lasting legacy in natural history.
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First edition, first printing by The Folio Society of Joseph Banks – A Life, by Patrick O’Brian, published in London 2016. A fine book, tightly bound in pictorial boards with tan cloth spine, internals free from inscriptions, the text block bright and crisp, in original tan paper covered slipcase.
Joseph Banks: A Life, by Patrick O’Brian is a biography of the influential 18th century naturalist and explorer. It chronicles Banks’ adventures, including his pivotal role in Captain Cook’s first voyage, where he documented numerous plant and animal species. The book also details his contributions to science, his presidency of The Royal Society and his impact on botanical exploration. O’Brian’s narrative provides a vivid portrait of Banks’ dynamic life and lasting legacy in natural history.
