THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 11, The Queen (Bird of Paradise) audubon he struck upon the idea

he struck upon the idea of creating an archive to preserve the artifacts

One is in the library of Sr

Other plates were acquired

he has laid down the soundings along the coast to the Gulph (sic) of Mexico

While Ross was able to provide a good account of the Eastern Bank of the River

THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 11, The Queen (Bird of Paradise) audubon he struck upon the ideaDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 11, The Queen From The Temple of Flora London: Dr. Thornton, 1799 1807 Mixed method engraving, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand Sheet size: approx.: 22" x 17" sheet Dr. Robert Thornton was determined that his country produce the greatest series of botanical illustrations of all time, and his Temple of Flora is unsurpassed as a botanical document