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This is the stunning true story of an 18th century Englishwoman who, late in life, bloomed as a botanical illustrator of remarkable gifts. She comes from an earlier time than my fictitious Alma Whittaker, but she has much the same spirit… Paper Garden Molly Peacock

This is the stunning true story of an 18th century Englishwoman who, late in life, bloomed as a botanical illustrator of remarkable gifts. She comes from an earlier time than my fictitious Alma Whittaker, but she has much the same spirit… Paper Garden Molly Peacock

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Another 19th century female botanist…OH, HOW I LOVE THE DUTCH! How beautifully they educated their women. Berthe Hoola van Nooten (12 October 1817 Utrecht – 12 April 1892 Batavia), was a Dutch botanical artist, noted for her botanical plates illustrating “Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de l’Ile de Java” in 1863-64. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/creator/539

Another 19th century female botanist…OH, HOW I LOVE THE DUTCH! How beautifully they educated their women. Berthe Hoola van Nooten (12 October 1817 Utrecht – 12 April 1892 Batavia), was a Dutch botanical artist, noted for her botanical plates illustrating “Fleurs, Fruits et Feuillages Choisis de l’Ile de Java” in 1863-64. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/creator/539

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