Sandra Wallus
Sammons provides a close look at the lives
and times of two of America's first
botanists. Joel T. Fry, Curator at Historic
Bartram Garden in Philadelphia, says, "Sandy
Sammons' book fills a real need: the Bartram
story is complex, but Sammons has managed to
tell the story in a compelling fashion."
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CONTENTS
Foreword
by Joel T. Fry, Curator of Historic Collections
Historic Bartram’s Garden
Preface
1. Beginnings in a New Land
2. Growing Gardens and Friendships
3. "All in a flame"
4. William, "my little botanist"
5. The King’s Botanist
6. Endings and Beginnings
7. Peace – and a Revolution
8. "Puc Puggy"
9. Safe and Sound
10. Travels
11. A Fruitful Garden
Afterword
If You Want To Know More
Footnotes
Index
REVIEWS
“Sandy Sammons' book fills
a real need, a book to interest young readers in the
lives of John and William Bartram"
Joel T. Fry, Curator
Historic Bartram Gardens
“I enjoyed reading John
and William Bartram: Travelers in Early America. It
captures William's blithe spirit."
Edward J. Cashin, Director
Center for the Study of
Georgia History
“Well done! Excellent for
classrooms and living rooms.”
Joseph Vetter, Teacher
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