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The late Sir W. J. Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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The late Sir W. J. Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The late Sir W. J. Hooker, Director of the Royal Gardens at Kew, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Ernest Edwards, of the '...eminent botanist...[who] was offered the Regius Professorship of his favourite science in the University of Glasgow...[He was later] intrusted with the management of the Kew Gardens, for which he had shown great practical qualifications, having previously managed the Botanic Gardens at Glasgow. He has, with the assistance latterly of his son, Dr. Joseph Hooker, a botanist of no less reputation, made the collection of living plants, and the museum of botanical specimens at Kew, the most extensive, and in every way the most perfect, in the world. As editor of the Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany, Sir William Hooker has described and classified a great number of new plants, and placed the results of his more recent experience on a level with his former contributions to scientific literature; while his little manual, the "Guide to Kew Gardens," has been of equal popular usefulness to the multitude of inquiring visitors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Portrait of a Botanical Legacy: The Late Sir W. J. Hooker, Director of Royal Gardens at Kew (1865)
This enigmatic photograph print captures the essence of Sir William Jackson Hooker, a renowned botanist and director of the esteemed Royal Gardens at Kew in 1865. As one of Britain's most prominent botanical minds, Hooker was entrusted with managing the gardens' vast collection of living plants and specimens.
With his son Dr. Joseph Hooker by his side, he transformed the institution into a global hub for botany research and education. Sir William's tireless efforts led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries, as documented in his editorial work on the Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany.
This photograph serves not only as a testament to Hooker's remarkable achievements but also highlights his dedication to sharing knowledge with the public through his popular guidebook, "The Guide to Kew Gardens." As he gazes thoughtfully into the distance, we are reminded of the lasting impact this extraordinary individual had on our understanding and appreciation of botany. This photograph print is a poignant reminder of Hooker's enduring legacy in the world of botanical science.
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