Johann Reinhold Forster Books

Born to Scottish parents in Poland, Forster was a Reformed Calvinist Minister and a pioneering ornithologist in North America. His work uniquely blended deep spiritual conviction with a passion for the natural world. He explored and documented avian life with both scientific rigor and poetic sensibility, leaving a distinctive mark on his era. Forster's multifaceted contributions highlight a remarkable fusion of faith and scientific inquiry.

Flora Americæ Septentrionalis; Or a Catalogue of the Plants of North America. Containing an Enumeration of the Known Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees, Many of

A Catalogue of the Animals of North America: Containing, an Enumeration of the Known Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Insects, Crustaceous and Testa

Travels Through That Part of North America Formerly Called Louisiana; Volume 2

Observations Made During A Voyage Round The World, On Physical Geography, Natural History, And Ethic Philosophy

A Voyage Round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, in the Years 1766, 1767, 1768, and 1769

History of the American Privateers, and Letters-Of-Marque: During Our War With England in the Years 1812, '13, and '14. Interspersed With Several Nava

History of the American Privateers, and Letters-Of-Marque: During Our War With England in the Years 1812, '13, and '14. Interspersed With Several Nava
518 pages
19 hours of reading
A Voyage Round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, in the Years 1766, 1767, 1768, and 1769
534 pages
19 hours of reading
Observations Made During A Voyage Round The World, On Physical Geography, Natural History, And Ethic Philosophy
672 pages
24 hours of reading
Travels Through That Part of North America Formerly Called Louisiana; Volume 2
438 pages
16 hours of reading
A Catalogue of the Animals of North America: Containing, an Enumeration of the Known Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Insects, Crustaceous and Testa
54 pages
2 hours of reading
Flora Americæ Septentrionalis; Or a Catalogue of the Plants of North America. Containing an Enumeration of the Known Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees, Many of
68 pages
3 hours of reading
Travels Through That Part of North America Formerly Called Louisiana; Volume I
414 pages
15 hours of reading
Forster's Catalogue of the Animals of North America, Or Faunula Americana
56 pages
2 hours of reading
Originally published in 1771, this book is a pioneering catalog of the animals of North America. Written by naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster and published by the Willughby Society, it provides valuable insight into the animal life of the continent during the early modern period.
An Account of Some Curious Fishes, Sent From Hudson's Bay : by Mr. John Reinhold Forster, in a Letter to Thomas Pennant
Flora Americae Septentrionalis
Or A Catalogue Of The Plants Of North America (1771)
64 pages
3 hours of reading
The book offers a thorough catalogue of North America's plant species, featuring detailed descriptions of scientific names, physical traits, and habitats. Authored by German naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster, it reflects his extensive travels and research in the 18th century. Divided into two parts, it includes an overview of North America's geography and climate, followed by an alphabetically arranged plant catalogue. Illustrated with engravings and a glossary of botanical terms, this work remains a significant resource for botany scholars and enthusiasts.