| RefNo | CLP/22ii/43 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'A continuation of an account of Mr Mark Catesby's essay towards the Natural History of Carolina & the Bahama Islands with some extracts out of the 4th set' by Cromwell Mortimer |
| Date | 1731 |
| Description | Abstract of part four of Catesby's publication 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands' (1731-1743), prepared by Royal Society Secretary Cromwell Mortimer, perhaps for the purpose of advertising the publication. Comprises a listing of the species featured in the part, in this case chiefly birds and some plants, with select comments on some.
Endorsed 16 Dec 1731
Subject: Botany, Biology, Exploration |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | Royal Society Library holds a copy of this work. University of Virginia holds the summary of part 11, prepared by Catesby and annotated and read by Mortimer, the summary of part 10 is unaccounted for. |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6784 | Catesby; Mark (1683 - 1749) | 1683 - 1749 |