Collecting the World [electronic resource] : The Life and Curiosity of Hans Sloane
James Delbourgo2017
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Hans Sloane was a young doctor from Northern Ireland who made his way in London
and eventually become physician to the king and much of London society. In his
youth he made a defining visit to Jamaica, where he began collecting
'curiosities' of all kinds. He eventually became the centre of a worldwide
network which allowed him to assemble the collections which became the core of
the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the British Library. This is
the first major biography of Sloane in 60 years. It explores not just the impact
of an extraordinary man, but allows us a window onto the moment when the meaning
of collections and collecting changed.
Main title:
Author:
James Delbourgo, Author
Imprint:
United Kingdom : Penguin, 2017
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (448 pages)
Audience:
College/higher education
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780718194444
Language:
English
BRN:
434913
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |