Johann Reinhold Forster Knihy

Forster byl skotského původu, narodil se v Polsku. Byl reformovaným kalvínským kazatelem a průkopnickým ornitologem v Severní Americe. Jeho práce spojovala hluboké duchovní přesvědčení s vášní pro přírodní svět, což z něj činilo jedinečnou postavu své doby. Zkoumal a dokumentoval ptačí život s vědeckou přesností i poetickým citem.

Flora Americæ Septentrionalis; Or a Catalogue of the Plants of North America. Containing an Enumeration of the Known Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees, Many of

A Catalogue of the Animals of North America: Containing, an Enumeration of the Known Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Insects, Crustaceous and Testa

Travels Through That Part of North America Formerly Called Louisiana; Volume 2

Observations Made During A Voyage Round The World, On Physical Geography, Natural History, And Ethic Philosophy

A Voyage Round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, in the Years 1766, 1767, 1768, and 1769

History of the American Privateers, and Letters-Of-Marque: During Our War With England in the Years 1812, '13, and '14. Interspersed With Several Nava

History of the American Privateers, and Letters-Of-Marque: During Our War With England in the Years 1812, '13, and '14. Interspersed With Several Nava
518 stránek
19 hodin čtení
A Voyage Round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, in the Years 1766, 1767, 1768, and 1769
534 stránek
19 hodin čtení
Observations Made During A Voyage Round The World, On Physical Geography, Natural History, And Ethic Philosophy
672 stránek
24 hodin čtení
Travels Through That Part of North America Formerly Called Louisiana; Volume 2
438 stránek
16 hodin čtení
A Catalogue of the Animals of North America: Containing, an Enumeration of the Known Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Insects, Crustaceous and Testa
54 stránek
2 hodiny čtení
Flora Americæ Septentrionalis; Or a Catalogue of the Plants of North America. Containing an Enumeration of the Known Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees, Many of
68 stránek
3 hodiny čtení
Travels Through That Part of North America Formerly Called Louisiana; Volume I
414 stránek
15 hodin čtení
Forster's Catalogue of the Animals of North America, Or Faunula Americana
56 stránek
2 hodiny čtení
Originally published in 1771, this book is a pioneering catalog of the animals of North America. Written by naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster and published by the Willughby Society, it provides valuable insight into the animal life of the continent during the early modern period.
An Account of Some Curious Fishes, Sent From Hudson's Bay : by Mr. John Reinhold Forster, in a Letter to Thomas Pennant
Flora Americae Septentrionalis
Or A Catalogue Of The Plants Of North America (1771)
64 stránek
3 hodiny čtení
The book offers a thorough catalogue of North America's plant species, featuring detailed descriptions of scientific names, physical traits, and habitats. Authored by German naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster, it reflects his extensive travels and research in the 18th century. Divided into two parts, it includes an overview of North America's geography and climate, followed by an alphabetically arranged plant catalogue. Illustrated with engravings and a glossary of botanical terms, this work remains a significant resource for botany scholars and enthusiasts.