Edward Bancroft (1744–1821)
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An essay on the natural history of Guiana, in South America. Containing a description of many curious productions ... (1971) 6 exemplaren
The history of Charles Wentworth, Esq In a series of letters. Interspersed with a variety of important reflections, (1975) 4 exemplaren
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- Geboortedatum
- 1744-01-09
- Overlijdensdatum
- 1821-09-08
- Geslacht
- male
- Nationaliteit
- USA
- Woonplaatsen
- Westfield, Massachusetts, USA (birth)
Paris, France
British Guiana
London, England, UK - Beroepen
- physician
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- Royal Society (Fellow)
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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"It is a work, considering the advantages of the author, of great merit." (Works III, 141).
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- #708,120
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Slightly picaresque, with a few ridiculous elements and some really creaky spots in the narrative, but also in places quite profound and fascinating. The (anonymous) author, Edward Bancroft, was a very interesting fellow in his own right (if interested, Thomas Schaeper's biography of him is excellent; that's what prompted me to seek out this book).… (meer)