THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 12, The American Aloe Natural History Prints based on the historical disagreement

based on the historical disagreement between Spain and France as to the western boundary of Louisiana that was reflected in La Harpe’s earlier correspondence

Part 30 of John James Audubon and John Bachman’s (1790-1875) The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America

investment and speculation

and Illinois rivers

THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 12, The American Aloe Natural History Prints based on the historical disagreementDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 12, The American Aloe From The Temple of Flora London: Dr. Thornton, 1799 1807 Mixed method engraving, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand Sheet size: approx.: 22" x 17" sheet Dr. Robert Thornton was determined that his country produce the greatest series of botanical illustrations of all time, and his Temple of Flora is unsurpassed as a botanical