Memoirs Of John Martyn And Of Thomas Martyn

Memoirs of John Martyn and of Thomas Martyn: Professors of Botany in the University of Cambridge is a book written by George Cornelius Gorham and published in 1830. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and works of John Martyn and Thomas Martyn, who were both professors of botany at the University of Cambridge. The book begins with a brief introduction to the history of botany in Cambridge and the establishment of the botanic garden. It then delves into the lives of John and Thomas Martyn, providing a comprehensive biography of each professor. John Martyn was appointed professor of botany at Cambridge in 1733 and held the position until his death in 1768. He was a prolific writer and his works included The Historia Plantarum Rariorum, which contained descriptions and illustrations of rare plants. Thomas Martyn succeeded his father as professor of botany in 1769 and held the position until his death in 1825. He was also a prolific writer and his works included The Language of Botany, which aimed to standardize the terminology used in the field. The book also includes a detailed account of the contributions made by John and Thomas Martyn to the field of botany, including their work in the botanic garden, their teaching methods, and their influence on the development of botany as a discipline. Overall, Memoirs of John Martyn and of Thomas Martyn: Professors of Botany in the University of Cambridge is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of botany and the development of the field in Cambridge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.