John Torrey

[[Daguerreotype]] of John Torrey, 1840 John Torrey (August 15, 1796 – March 10, 1873) was an American botanist, chemist, and physician. Throughout much of his career, he was a teacher of chemistry, often at multiple universities, while he also pursued botanical work, focusing on the flora of North America. His most renowned works include studies of the New York flora, the Mexican Boundary, the Pacific railroad surveys, and the uncompleted ''Flora of North America''. Provided by Wikipedia
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    A flora of North America : containing abridged descriptions of all the known indeigenous and naturalized plants growing north of Mexico; arranged according to the natural system /

    A flora of North America : containing abridged descriptions of all the known indeigenous and naturalized plants growing north of Mexico; arranged according to the natural system / by Torrey, John, 1796-1873

    Published 1838
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    A flora of the northern and middle sections of the United States, or, A systematic arrangement and description of all the plants hitherto discovered in the United States north of Virginia /

    A flora of the northern and middle sections of the United States, or, A systematic arrangement and description of all the plants hitherto discovered in the United States north of V... by Torrey, John, 1796-1873

    Published 1824
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    A flora of the state of New-York comprising full descriptions of all the indigenous and naturalized plants hitherto discovered in the state; with remarks on their economical and medicinal properties /

    A flora of the state of New-York comprising full descriptions of all the indigenous and naturalized plants hitherto discovered in the state; with remarks on their economical and me... by Torrey, John, 1796-1873

    Published 1843
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    On the Darlingtonia californica, a new pitcher-plant from northern California /

    On the Darlingtonia californica, a new pitcher-plant from northern California / by Torrey, John, 1796-1873

    Published 1853
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    Observations on the Batis maritima of Linnæus /

    Observations on the Batis maritima of Linnæus / by Torrey, John, 1796-1873

    Published 1853
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    Plantæ frémontianæ, or, Descriptions of plants collected by Col. J.C. Frémont in California /

    Plantæ frémontianæ, or, Descriptions of plants collected by Col. J.C. Frémont in California / by Torrey, John, 1796-1873

    Published 1853
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    An introduction to the natural system of botany, or, A systematic view of the organization, natural affinities, and geographical distribution of the whole vegetable kingdom; together with the uses of the most important species in medicine, the arts, and rural or domestic economy /

    An introduction to the natural system of botany, or, A systematic view of the organization, natural affinities, and geographical distribution of the whole vegetable kingdom; togeth... by Lindley, John, 1799-1865

    Published 1831
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    A report on an exploration of the country lying between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains on the line of the Kansas and Great Platte Rivers /

    A report on an exploration of the country lying between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains on the line of the Kansas and Great Platte Rivers / by Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

    Published 1843
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    Report intended to illustrate a map of the hydrographical basin of the upper Mississippi river

    Report intended to illustrate a map of the hydrographical basin of the upper Mississippi river by Nicollet, J. N. (Joseph Nicolas), 1786-1843

    Published 1845
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    Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-44 /

    Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-44 / by Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

    Published 1845
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    Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the years 1843-44.

    Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the years 1843-44. by Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

    Published 1845
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    America a dramatic poem.

    America a dramatic poem.

    Published 1863
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    Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 : and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-44 /

    Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842 : and to Oregon and north California in the years 1843-44 / by Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

    Published 1845
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    Exploration and survey of the valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah, including a reconnoissance of a new route through the Rocky Mountains

    Exploration and survey of the valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah, including a reconnoissance of a new route through the Rocky Mountains

    Published 1852
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    Exploration and survey of the valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah : including a reconnoissance of a new route through the Rocky Mountains /

    Exploration and survey of the valley of the Great Salt Lake of Utah : including a reconnoissance of a new route through the Rocky Mountains /

    Published 1853
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    Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853-6, according to acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854. Volume VII.

    Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction...

    Published 1855
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    Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the Secretary of War, in 1853-6, according to acts of Congress of March 3, 1853, May 31, 1854, and August 5, 1854. Volume VII.

    Reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction...

    Published 1855
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    Report upon the Colorado River of the West : explored in 1857 and 1858 /

    Report upon the Colorado River of the West : explored in 1857 and 1858 /

    Published 1861
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    Report upon the Colorado River of the West : explored in 1857 and 1858 /

    Report upon the Colorado River of the West : explored in 1857 and 1858 /

    Published 1861
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    Catalogue of the cabinet of natural history of the state of New York, and of the historical and antiquarian collection annexed thereto.

    Catalogue of the cabinet of natural history of the state of New York, and of the historical and antiquarian collection annexed thereto.

    Published 1853
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