Mark Catesby's Animal Illustrations (Voyage of 1722)

Mark Catesby (1683 - 1749) was a pioneer of botanical exploration. Driven by his curiosity to observe the plants and animals that were “strangers to England,” he traveled to Virginia where he stayed with relatives. During that seven year period (1712 - 1719), he sent plants back to friends in England, in particular Mr. Dale of Essex. He also sent along some observations which were then communicated to William Sherard, a celebrated English Botanist. An elite group of men befriended and event...