Michael E Hoare
Auteur de The tactless philosopher : Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-98)
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The Resolution journal of Johann Reinhold Forster, 1772-1775 (1982) — Directeur de publication — 14 exemplaires
The Resolution journal of Johann Reinhold Forster, 1772-1775. Volume 2 (1981) — Directeur de publication — 5 exemplaires
The Resolution journal of Johann Reinhold Forster : 1772-1775. Volume III. (Hakluyt Society, Second Series, Part II,… (1981) — Directeur de publication — 4 exemplaires
The Resolution journal of Johann Reinhold Forster : 1772-1775. Volume I. (Hakluyt Society, Second Series, Part II, no.… (2011) — Directeur de publication — 4 exemplaires
The Resolution journal of Johann Reinhold Forster : 1772-1775. Volume IV. (Hakluyt Society, Second Series, Part II, no.… (1982) — Directeur de publication — 3 exemplaires
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Johann began as a preacher in Germany and Russia where he introduced Unitarian and Linnaean concepts, and when he went to England he was accepted, with his son, as the scientist of the three global expeditions led by James Cook.
He was an irascible and remarkable polyhistor, not given to diplomacy or graces, but his theology was humane, his science was top drawer, and both were infectious. Humbolt credits his work in his own successive voyages, and thanked him personally. Johann Forster notes as well that "one of the most pleasant recollections of my life was that I knew the great Franklin personally". The reknowned English Unitarian scientist/natural philosopher Joseph Priestly had introduced them. [Magazin von merkwurdigen neuen Reisebeschreibungen VII 1792]. What a fine tribute -- and we now know that he aided the American Revolution behind the scenes.
An example of a brave, bright, and incorrupt man doing science and bringing the benefits of liberal and humane values to every community of the globe in which he worked. Proficient in agriculture, anthropology, theology, oriental philology, geography, geology, natural history, and a remarkable linguist. He died translating a French journal of the voyages of La Perouse, when nearly 70 years of age. He had diagnosed himself, and he died a happy man, surrounded by family and friends. [328] He had struggled against massive difficulties, created many of the storms himself.
Johan Forster was accomplished and learned. With his long-lived devoted wife Justina who outlived him, they raised a talented but tragic family. At the time of his death, the family had acquired one of the finest private libraries in the world.… (plus d'informations)