In 1712, Botanist Mark Catesby traveled to Virginia collecting seeds and specimens, beginning a decades-long journey towards publication of The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
(1731-1743).
In 1768, botanical draughtsman Sydney Parkinson joined Captain Cook's voyage to the Islands of Tahiti, in the employment of naturalist Joseph Banks. Although he died on the voyage, plates made from his sketches were preserved in the British Museum.
In 1819, businessman John James Audubon was bankrupted by a national financial crisis and set out on an expedition down the Mississippi River to pursue his dream of documenting America's avian life, ultimately leading to The Birds of America (1827-1838).
This study group led by Juli McLoone will meet Wednesday March 24.
Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.