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<p> An English writer, born at Wotton, Surrey; travelled in [[France]] and | John Evelyn <ref name="term_72972" /> | ||
==References == | <p> An English writer, born at Wotton, Surrey; travelled in [[France]] and Italy during the Civil War, where he devoted much time to gardening and the study of trees; was author of a celebrated work, entitled "Sylva; or, A [[Discourse]] of [[Forest]] Trees," &c.; did much to improve horticulture and introduce exotics into this country; his "Memoirs," written as a diary, are full of interest, "is justly famous for the fulness, variety, and fidelity of its records" (1620-1706). </p> | ||
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<ref name="term_72972"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/evelyn,+john John Evelyn from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | <ref name="term_72972"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/the-nuttall-encyclopedia/evelyn,+john John Evelyn from The Nuttall Encyclopedia]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:20, 15 October 2021
John Evelyn [1]
An English writer, born at Wotton, Surrey; travelled in France and Italy during the Civil War, where he devoted much time to gardening and the study of trees; was author of a celebrated work, entitled "Sylva; or, A Discourse of Forest Trees," &c.; did much to improve horticulture and introduce exotics into this country; his "Memoirs," written as a diary, are full of interest, "is justly famous for the fulness, variety, and fidelity of its records" (1620-1706).
