William Bartram Collection

Franklinia alatamaha, franklinia
Drawing 1 (Ewan Frontispiece) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Mico-chlucco King of the Moscogul C016 / 5565
Mico-chlucco King of the Moscogul/Creeks. Frontispiece from Bartrams Travels (1791) by William Bartram

Map of the East Coast of America C016 / 5563
Map of the East coast of America (Florida, Georgia and Alabama) with crayon, by William Bartram (1739-1823)

Travels map of east coast of Florida, 179 C016 / 5562
Travels map of east coast of Florida (1791). Engraving by William Bartram (1739-1823). Original artwork held by the Natural History Museum, London, UK

The Great Alachua Savanah, Florida, 1775 C016 / 5561
The Great Alachua Savanah in the province of East Florida. Pen and ink map (1775) by William Bartram (1739-1823). Original artwork held in the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Pitcher plants and snake, 18th century C016 / 5526
Pitcher plants and snake, 18th-century artwork. The pitcher plants are the yellow pitcher plant (Sarracenia flava) and the purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea)

William Bartrams travel journal
William Bartrams (1739-1823) journal of his travels in Georgia for the year 1805

Franklinia alatamaha leaves C013 / 6262
Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) leaves. Pressed specimen collected by William Bartram (1739-1823)

Pinckneya bracteata, fever tree
Unnumbered drawing from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Lepomis macrochirus, bluegill
Drawing 7 (Ewan 34) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

The Great Alatchua Savanah in the province of East Florida
Drawing 26 (Ewan 57) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Cliftonia monophylla, buckwheat tree

William Bartrams letter to Robert Barclay, 1788
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Mico-chlucco King of the Moscogul / Creeks
Travels frontispiece engraving, 1791. Size: 117 x 110 mm

Franklinia alatamaha, Franklin tree
Specimen by William Bartram, 1773-6. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

WB Journal of travels in Georgia
Pen and ink by William Bartram (1739-1823), 1805. 185 x 310 mm 2- page spread

Map from journal
Printed map of the East coast of America (Florida, Georgia and Alabama) with crayon, by William Bartram (1739-1823). 180 x 280 mm

Travels map of east coast of Florida
Engraving by William Bartram (1739-1823), 1791. Size: 255 x 195 mm. Original artwork held by the Natural History Museum

The Great Alachua Savanah in the province of East Florida
Pen and ink by William Bartram (1739-1823), 1775. Original artwork held in the Natural History Museum, London. 204 x 250 mm

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"Exploring the Untamed Beauty: William Bartram's Journey through America" Step into the captivating world of William Bartram, an intrepid explorer and naturalist who ventured into the uncharted territories of America. His travels brought him face to face with wonders like the rare Franklinia alatamaha, a majestic flowering tree that he discovered and named after his dear friend Benjamin Franklin. Bartram's encounters were not limited to flora alone; he also encountered fascinating creatures such as Mico-chlucco, King of the Moscogul tribe. Through his meticulous observations, Bartram created detailed maps like "Map of the East Coast of America, " providing invaluable knowledge for future explorers. One particular map showcased his expedition along Florida's east coast in 1790, revealing hidden gems like "The Great Alachua Savanah. " This breathtaking landscape captured Bartram's imagination and inspired him to document its beauty for generations to come. Intriguingly, Bartram even stumbled upon pitcher plants and snakes during his expeditions in the 18th century. His keen eye allowed him to capture these unique moments on paper, immortalizing them forever. Bartram chronicled every detail meticulously in his travel journal – a treasure trove of information about American landscapes and their inhabitants. From Franklinia alatamaha leaves to Pinckneya bracteata (fever tree), each entry painted a vivid picture of nature's diversity. But it wasn't just nature that fascinated Bartram; he also corresponded with fellow botanists like Robert Barclay. In one letter from 1788, he shared insights about his discoveries and expressed excitement over new findings such as Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill), showcasing his passion for sharing knowledge with others, more than an explorer; he was a pioneer who dedicated himself to unraveling America's secrets.