
4 0 c m
33cm
actual image size: 25cm x 32cm
Description
Engraving by William Holl after Thomas Phillips of Joseph Banks, PRS, (1744-1820). Banks travelled to Newfoundland in 1766 on an expedition to collect plants. Between 1768 and 1771 he made a round the world voyage alongside Captain James Cook on the ship, 'The Endeavour'. He also travelled to the Hebrides and Iceland. In 1778 he became president of the Royal Society, a post he kept for 41 years. He established the African Asociation, and played an important part in the foundation of the colony of New South Wales, Australia.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10400518
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