William Roxburgh HB

William Roxburgh (the founding father of indian botany)- HB
This is the first full biography of William Roxburgh, the man known as the 'father of Indian botany', who made significant contributions to the fields of meteorology, zoology and geology , and was described in his obituary as 'the greatest botanist since Linneus'.

This beautifully illustrated book details the fascinating life of Roxburgh, from the Edinburgh enlightenment, through the east India trading company to his position as the first paid superintendent of the Calcutta Botanic Garden in 1793. This is a story for historians and general readers alike.

A joint publication by RBGE and Phillimore, this book features many archival illustrations, botanical drawings and photographs published here for the first time.