An account of the topographical and geographical situation of His Majesty's Botanic Garden at St Vincent

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An account of the topographical and geographical situation of His Majesty's Botanic Garden at St Vincent

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Title: An account of the topographical and geographical situation of His Majesty's Botanic Garden at St Vincent

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Repository: The Linnean Society of London

Collection: Anderson Manuscripts

Reference number: MS/605

Archival level: Item

Creator name: Anderson, Alexander

Date: 1809-1811

Extent: 46 pp

Language: en

Description: "An account of the topographical and geographical situation of His Majesty's Botanic Garden at St Vincent, With an account of the history of its formation (incl. transcripts of some of the letters of appointment of Anderson as Superintendent)". The account includes description of the situation of the gardens as well as naming some of the species of plant that can be found. It also contains historical information on the formation of the gardens and Anderson's own role within it. Date estimated by cataloguer.

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