Letters of Asa Gray; Vol. 2
by Asa Gray (1810–1888)
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"Letters of Asa Gray; Vol. 2" by Asa Gray is a collection of personal and scientific correspondence written in the late 19th century. The book captures the life, travels, and reflections of Dr. Asa Gray, a prominent American botanist, as he engages with fellow scientists and discusses various botanical studies, travels across Europe and America, and his personal experiences during this time. The opening of this volume focuses on Dr. Gray's second journey to Europe between 1850 and 1859, detailing his voyage from America alongside his wife, Mrs. Gray. It describes their experiences in England and various European countries, including visits to botanical gardens and meetings with notable scientific figures such as Mr. Hooker and Mr. Brown. As Dr. Gray recounts their travels—including visits to iconic locations like Warwick Castle and the cathedral in Cologne—his letters reflect on his passion for botany as well as his personal interactions, presenting a vivid picture of the landscapes and scientific discourse of his time.
- Gray, Asa, 1810-1888 · Correspondence
- Botanists · United States · Correspondence
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Chapter V
SECOND JOURNEY IN EUROPE.—CORRESPONDENCE.
1850-1859.
Dr. Gray sailed for England with Mrs. Gray in a sailing packet June 11, 1850. The steamers made regular trips, but the fine packets were still running, and it was thought desirable to try the longer voyage for Mrs. Gray’s health.
Dr. Gray renewed acquaintance with his old friends, and made many new ones, meeting at his friend Mr. Ward’s, where they first stayed, many of the younger men, Henfrey, Forbes, etc., who had become known in science since his former visit in 1839.
TO JOHN TORREY.
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This free edition of Letters of Asa Gray; Vol. 2 by Asa Gray comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #55987, released 2017-11-17. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, Essays, Letters & Speeches, Travel Writing, American Literature, Science - Biology.
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