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Boott, Francis (1792–1863) View Biographical Record
Article: Boottia; boottii
Publication: Verklarend woordenboek der wetenschappelijke namen van de in Nederland en Nederlandsch-Indië...
Subject ID: 14521
| Subject Name: | Boott, Francis |
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| Article Title: | Boottia; boottii |
| Publication Primary Author: | Backer, C. A. |
| Call Number: | L15 B126V000 |
| Notes: | Boott, Fr. M. B.; 1792-1863; born Boston, Mass., USA, died London; 1824 M.D. Edinburgh; author of a large and expensive illustrated work on genus Carex (1858067), of which the last volume appeared only after his death, edited by J.D. Hooker. In the house of Boott the first narcosis with ether in England was performed (London, Dec. 19, 1846). 'Boottia Wall.', and 'Dryopteris boottii' Underw. are named for him. |