THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 12, The American Aloe maps asia Ortelius included this map in

Ortelius included this map in his atlas beginning in 1584

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THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 12, The American Aloe maps asia Ortelius included this map inDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 12, The American Aloe From The Temple of Flora London: Dr. Thornton, 1799 1807 Mixed method engraving, including aquatint, mezzotint, stipple and line engraving, printed in color and finished by hand Sheet size: approx.: 22" x 17" sheet Dr. Robert Thornton was determined that his country produce the greatest series of botanical illustrations of all time, and his Temple of Flora is unsurpassed as a botanical