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The Multifarious Mr. Banks

From Botany Bay to Kew, The Natural Historian Who Shaped the World
Book • 2021
This book provides a comprehensive and researched biography of Joseph Banks, focusing on his significant contributions to botany, exploration, and the development of Kew Gardens.

It explores his diverse interests and influential connections that shaped the world during his time.

The book offers an engaging narrative of Banks's life, from his voyages with Captain Cook to his role as president of the Royal Society.

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while discussing Joseph Banks's hasty departure and behavior towards Miss Harriet Blossett.
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380. Captain Cook: History’s Greatest Explorer (Part 1)

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