London: Icon Books, (2017. reprint). Octavo, paperback, black and white illustrations. When the imperial explorer James Cook returned from his first voyage to Australia, scandal writers mercilessly satirised the amorous exploits of his botanist Joseph Banks, whose trousers were reportedly stolen while he was inside the tent of Queen Oberea..... More
Manchester, Manchester University Press, 2007. Octavo, dustwrapper, BRAND NEW. Contains full texts of rare botanical poems by eighteenth-century women. This title engages with popular and provoking debates on sexuality, as women's study of the modern sexual system of botany was perceived to threaten female modesty. Introduction; 1. 'The Sweet Flowers..... More
Kew: Kew Publishing, 2020. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour illustrations. Sir Joseph Banks was a true botanical adventurer and pioneer. Not only did he reveal the flora wonders of the South Seas, New Zealand and Australia to Europan eyes, but he set Kew Gardens on its path to becoming the world's foremost..... More
Clayton: Monash University Publishing, 2015. Octavo, paperback, colour photographs, illustrations. Presents the story of internationally acclaimed botanical illustrator, Celia Rosser, who dedicated her life to painting the entire genus of Banksia, the only artist to have done such a task. Her dedication to the task put her at the centre..... More
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2020. Octavo, dustwrapper, colour photographs. A fascinating life of Sir Joseph Banks which restores him to his proper place in history as a leading scientific figure of the English Enlightenment As official botanist on James Cook's first circumnavigation, the longest-serving president of the Royal Society..... More
London: Profile Books, 2013. Octavo, boards, BRAND NEW. This is an extraordinary investigation into the world of trees - and the inspiring story of one man's quest to help save the world's oldest and greatest specimens. When the oldest trees in the world suddenly start dying - across North America..... More
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017. Octavo, paperback, black and white photographs and illustrations. A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings. Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship..... More