1st Edition

William Turner Tudor Naturalist, Physician and Divine

By Whitney R. D. Jones Copyright 1988
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1988, this biography of William Turner aims to present a balanced account of his career, writings, and, above all, Turner as a person. It offers a fairly comprehensive overview of his eventful life. The book begins by examining Turner as a naturalist, focusing on his career and publications as a botanist, followed by a brief look at his work on birds and his short essay on... Read more

Preface 1. Introductory 2. Turner's Career 3. William Turner, Naturalist 4. Mid-Tudor Physician 5. ‘Spirituall Physik’: Religious and Social Problems 6. Conclusion Bibliography Index

Biography

Whitney R. D. Jones