Hidden off the beaten path on the slopes of mauna kea, the dormant hawaiian volcano, theres a rough stone spire that marks the spot where the famed botanist david douglas is said to have died. The david douglas trail in scotland key events in the life of david douglas. In 1823 he was chosen as a plant collector for the horticultural society of london. Douglas was born in scone, perthshire, the second son of john douglas, a stonemason, and jean drummond. David douglas, a naturalist at work is a colorfully illustrated collection of essays that examines various aspects of douglass career, demonstrating the connections between his work in the pacific northwest of the 19th century and the place we know today. The multinational production team follows the intrepid. The reader feels that they are with the scottish naturalist david douglas as he makes his journeys collecting flora and fauna of the pacific northwest coast.
Private dining and intimate event space with a lovely outlook into the garden and city beyond. Published under the direction of the royal horticultural society. In this tale of adventure and discovery, finding david douglas captures the compelling story of david douglass remarkable life. George washington and the creation of an american institution, tells about the yellow fever outbreak that our country faced in its capital during its early yearsand how our first president responded. Published september 1st 2009 by sasquatch books first published january 1st 2009. Jack nisbet researched and presents the david douglas biography in a very enjoyable readable format. David douglas is one of the bestknown botanists in oregon history, primarily because of the tree that bears the common name douglas fir pseudotsuga menziesii, once pinus douglasii, the oregon state tree. A plaque to mark his place of death has been installed on mauna kea, and there is a large monument to david douglas in scone. David douglas botanist 17991834, scottish botanist. Hidden off the beaten path on the slopes of mauna kea, the dormant hawaiian volcano, theres a. His extensive journals were not published in book form until 1914. Our current covid19 crisis isnt the first time this nation has faced an epidemic. His clothes were torn, his body mangled and ten gashes marked his head. Hidden off the beaten path on the slopes of mauna kea, the dormant hawaiian volcano, theres a rough stone spire that marks the.
Nov 06, 2009 on april 27, 1827, botanist david douglas decided to tally the miles he had traveled during the previous two years of wandering the pacific northwest. Nhbs ann lindsay mitchell and syd house, aurum press about help blog jobs established 1985 nhbs gmbh covid19. S cottish naturalist david douglas made his first trip to north america in spring 1823, sailing from liverpool to new york city as a raw collector. David douglas was a scottish botanist, best known as the namesake of the douglasfir. Douglas responded to a plea for help, set the bone cleanly, and was henceforth known as dr.
Refer to the links accompanying each listing for more information. Douglas 18981982, british historian of the normans. About help blog jobs established 1985 nhbs gmbh covid19. David douglas is one of the bestknown botanists in oregon history, primarily because of the tree that bears the common name douglasfir pseudotsuga menziesii, once pinus douglasii, the oregon state tree. Full text of journal kept by david douglas during his. Assigned by the london horticultural society to assess new cultivars of soft fruit, the qualities of oak timber, and promising garden plants. David douglas was a botanist from scotland who collected hundreds of plant specimens as he explored the pacific coast of north america between 1824 and 1834. This was the heroic age of botany, when european collectors scoured the globe for new species, and scientists and gardeners alike had an insatiable appetite for the exotic trees and plants of asia, north america and australia. David douglas, 17991834, botanist the douglas archives. The david douglas society honors the accomplishments and legacy of the botanist david douglas by providing opportunities to understand and appreciate the natural history of the places in which he lived and traveled.
David douglas was born in perthshire, scotland in 1798. The david douglas school district values and recognizes the diversity of all individuals and groups. Douglas was a traveller and botanist who discovered many species particularly the douglas fir and the primrose, dougalsia. Wilson published a pamphlet in 1919 entitled david douglas, botanist at hawaii. David douglass most popular book is the mayan prophecy 2012. The mysterious death of the namesake of the douglas fir.
An illustrated exploration across two centuries in the pacific northwest by jack nisbet nov 6, 2012 4. David douglas by ann lindsay, ann lindsay mitchell, syd house, december 1999, aurum press edition, hardcover in english. The standard author abbreviation douglas is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name. In 1823, at the age of 24, he sailed with hooker to the pacific northwest, where he spent 10 years collecting and keeping a journal and naming countless species most notably the douglas fir. David douglas and the natural history of the northwest as part of the audubon society of portlands wild arts festival on nov. Collection, british columbia historical books collection. Botanist david douglas described numerous plant species in the pacific northwest. David douglas 25 june 1799 12 july 1834 was a scottish botanist, best known as the namesake of the douglasfir. The son of john douglas, a stonemason, and jean drummond, he was born in the village of scone, northeast of perth, scotland. The flower introductions of david douglas appendix 3. David douglas has 37 books on goodreads with 4 ratings. One of the most celebrated scientists and explorers of his day, david douglas devoted his extraordinary energies to the exploration of the wild, unknown pacific northwest. In may 1826, scottish botanist david douglas 17991834 is guided south through the colville valley by two sons of retired fur trader jacques raphael jaco finlay 17681828, the. The son of john douglas, a stonemason, and jean drummond, he was born in.
David douglas publisher 18231918, scottish publisher. By late 1833, in poor health after spending a winter in the chilly regions of the fraser river in british columbia, and troubled as he had been for years by poor eyesight, douglas decided it was time to return home, and wanted to go by way. Full text of journal kept by david douglas during his travels in north america 18231827, together with a particular description of thirtythree species of american oaks and eighteen species of pinus, with appendices containing a list of the plants introduced by douglas and an account of his death in 1834. The book may have the appearance of being a dry biographical read about a man of science. Douglas of the fir, a biography of david douglas, botanist cambridge. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. David douglas, a naturalist at work by jack nisbet. During a meteoric career that spanned from 1825 to 1834, david douglas made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna over many parts of the greater pacific northwest. Named as a finalist for the 20 washington state book awards in the historygeneral nonfiction category. May 18, 2017 the botanist david douglas before his death. He worked as a gardener, and explored the scottish highlands, north america, and hawaii, where he died. The david douglas room, named after the scottish botanist famous for exploring the flora of northern america and hawaii and who gave his name to the douglas fir.
The tree introductions of david douglas appendix 2. David douglas 17991834 pdf david douglas is one of the bestknown botanists in oregon history, primarily because of the tree that bears the common name douglas fir pseudotsuga menziesii, once pinus douglasii, the oregon state tree. Art in the age of mass incarceration along with selected art from the book. Regrettably, it was not well factchecked, and contains numerous false statements that betray the authors general lack of familiarity with either botany or the. How indoor spaces drive performance and productivity. Kitsap sun although not the first book to detail douglass life, nisbets travelogue both provokes and satisfies readers, like me, who envy the botanist for his wilderness adventures long before the age. Established in 2012, the david douglas society was founded to illuminate the storied life of this explorer and plant. David douglas, a naturalist at work is a colorfully. David douglas 25 june 1799 12 july 1834 was a scottish botanist, best known as the. The multinational production team follows the intrepid 19th century scots botanistexplorer from his native scotland to north america and beyond. The events and activities below are offered by the david douglas society and other organizations whose missions reflect similar values and goals. Wilson, william frederick, 1859david douglas, botanist at hawaii. David douglas director born 1953, canadian cinematographer, director and writer. David douglas was one of the brave and talented breed of naturalistgardenerexplorers who in the decades before darwin laid the foundations of modern botany and died, tragically young, apparently from the curiosity and impetuosity that made him so outstanding.
David douglas 25 june 1799 12 july 1834 was a scottish botanist. Now nisbet turns his attention to david douglas, the premier botanical. The son of a stone mason he went onto become a botanist who gave his name to the douglas fir. On april 27, 1827, botanist david douglas decided to tally the miles he had traveled during the previous two years of wandering the pacific northwest. Now nisbet turns his attention to david douglas, the premier botanical explorer in. In the collector, an earlier book about botanist david douglas, jack nisbet artfully traces douglass 19 century expeditions to the pacific northwest to collect and to study native flora and fauna. David douglas, a naturalist at work sasquatch books.
David douglas, the son of a scottish stone mason, was an apprentice gardener in glasgow when his educational ambition and enthusiasm for plant collecting brought him to the attention of william j. Douglas of the fir a biography of david douglas, botanist. Explorer and botanist by ann lindsay, reissued a few years later under the title the tree collector. Aff event organized by another organization that welcomes society members. David douglas visits jaco finlay at old spokane house in may. Every students learning experience should be fostered in an inclusive and safe environment so they can excel.
This biography of one of the greatest of the many scots who contributed to the exploration and development of north america is thoroughly researched and written with a. David douglas memorial feature page on undiscovered scotland. Despite his early death, colleagues in great britain attached the douglas name to more than 80 different species, including the iconic timber tree of the region. David douglas beats glencoe 3421 in game of the week duration. Botanist john goldie 17931886 reflecting on david douglass grave april 04th, 2014 one of the most prominent of the roving fraternity of nineteenthcentury plant hunters who scoured north america for plant species new to europe, david douglas left his mark on british columbia through his lofty namesake, the stately douglas fir, pseudotsugo. From humble beginnings and through fortunate circumstance, he became a highly regarded collector of pacific northwest plants and animals, which he sent to the royal botanic gardens, kew, in.
Jack nisbet, author of the collector, talks about naturalist and explorer david douglas, a scottish botanist and namesake for the douglas fir tree, who explored north america and hawaii in search. Assigned by the london horticultural society to assess new cultivars of soft fruit, the qualities of oak timber, and promising garden plants, the 24year old son of a village stonemason proved energetic at his tasks and, perhaps more importantly. On this day in history in 1834, died david douglas. Nov 06, 2012 during a meteoric career that spanned from 1825 to 1834, david douglas made the first systematic collections of flora and fauna over many parts of the greater pacific northwest. That situation didnt discourage aurum press, though, since they reissued an existing biography, david douglas. David douglas arrives at fort vancouver to begin two years of. David douglas arrives at fort vancouver to begin two years. Just beyond the bridge over the burn as you head into the village a road on the left leads to scone old church, whose churchyard is home to the imposing david douglas memorial. David douglas is one of the bestknown botanists in oregon history, primarily because of the tree that bears. Dec 14, 2007 in may 1826, scottish botanist david douglas 17991834 is guided south through the colville valley by two sons of retired fur trader jacques raphael jaco finlay 17681828, the founder of spokane house. Explorer and botanist by mitchell, ann lindsay, house, syd 1999 hardcover. Books by david douglas author of the mayan prophecy 2012.
He also had access to sir roberts library and began again his education among these garden and botany books. After a terse education ain the village of scone, douglas took up a gardening job at scone palace, the estate of the local laird. David douglas 25 juin 1799 12 julie 1834 wis a scots botanist. Douglas of the fir athelstan george harvey harvard. Plants discovered, introduced or named by david douglas appendix 4. Nisbet is a writer, teacher and naturalist himself and his telling of the life of david douglas will awaken wonder in those who read it. From humble beginnings and through fortunate circumstance, he became a highly regarded collector of pacific northwest plants and animals. David douglas and the natural history of the northwest by jack nesbit filled in many holes in my knowledge of this truly remarkable botanist, discoverer, explorer, traveler, and adventurer. David douglas grew up in scotland, the son of a stonemason, and studied botany in glasgow with the great naturalist and fern expert william jackson hooker. A few years ago i was considering doing a biography of him and concluded that the market was about saturated. T his film portrait of douglasan environmentalist before his timeencourages todays audience to explore the natural world and to better appreciate how one persons efforts can make a difference in this tale of adventure and discovery, finding david douglas captures the compelling story of david douglass remarkable life.
Nhbs ann lindsay mitchell and syd house, aurum press. A naturalist at work an illustrated exploration across two centuries in the pacific northwest by jack nisbet sasquatch books, 2012 awards. From the columbia rivers perilous bar to luminous blooms of mountain wildflowers. David douglas visits jaco finlay at old spokane house in. The book takes readers along on douglass journeys into a literal brave new. He was a botanist of some note in england and made several trips to the pacific coast to explore the new found flora and fauna. Kaluakauka doctors pit laupahoehoe, hawaii atlas obscura. Douglas 184519, american businessman and politician.
638 727 1483 1328 336 1193 381 301 1037 212 732 690 460 1061 1081 1154 1224 1424 1655 1142 577 1330 1098 1118 708 451 130 316 437 904 924 460 504 1155