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About English Botany
English Botany was a significant botanical publication comprising 36 volumes, issued in 267 monthly parts between 1790 and 1814. Conceived, illustrated, edited, and published by James Sowerby, the work featured technical descriptions primarily provided by Sir James Edward Smith, founder of the Linnean Society. Initially reluctant to associate his name with the project due to Sowerby’s lower social status, Smith later insisted on being credited as the author after its widespread success. Despite this social dynamic, the two maintained a productive collaboration. The publication, commonly known as Sowerby’s Botany, became the most comprehensive illustrated flora of Great Britain at the time, renowned for its detailed hand-coloured engravings and accessible commentary.
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