THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 16, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant Maps and Books of the American Revolution he traveled to a establish

he traveled to a establish French presence on the western Gulf coast and then up the Mississippi and Arkansas Rivers

moving away from earlier decorative embellishments in favor of geographic accuracy

These three maps are exceptionally significant due to their historical context and function with regard to the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

but its title and content offer some clues

New York: 1845-1848

THORNTON, Dr Robert John (c. 1765-1832). Pl. 16, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant Maps and Books of the American Revolution he traveled to a establishDr. Robert John Thornton (c. 1765 1832) Pl. 16, Large Flowering Sensitive Plant 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