David Douglas: Nature's Collector

from Simply Scottish · host Andrew McDiarmid

On this episode of Simply Scottish, teacher, naturalist and writer Jack Nisbet discusses the life and legacy of 19th century Scottish botanist David Douglas. In a short but eventful career, Douglas collected and introduced to Europe over 200 plant species, including the Douglas Fir for which he is named. Nisbet is author of two books on Douglas - 2009's The Collector and 2012's David Douglas: A Naturalist at Work. Nibset's unique insight helps us understand who Douglas was as a Scotsman, a nature lover, and a collector for the Royal Horticultural Society in an age of global discovery and exploration. Enjoy period music by F.P. Hill & John Longman, as well as Alasdair Fraser and a modern-day David Douglas!

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