Facts about William Bartram

Occup.Environmentalist
FromUSA
BornApril 20, 1739
DiedJuly 22, 1823
Aged84 years

Summary

William Bartram was a famous Environmentalist from USA, who lived between April 20, 1739 and July 22, 1823. He/she became 84 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac taurus, who is known for Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience. Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by William, under the main topics: Nature - Environmental - Inspirational.

11 Famous quotes by William Bartram

Small: Turkeys, quails, and small birds, are here to be seen but birds are not numerous in desart forests they
"Turkeys, quails, and small birds, are here to be seen; but birds are not numerous in desart forests; they draw near to the habitations of men, as I have constantly observed in all my travels"
Small: The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active a
"The parental, and filial affections seem to be as ardent, their sensibility and attachment, as active and faithful, as those observed to be in human nature"
Small: The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works o
"The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the climates he may explore, and to offer such useful observations on the different productions as may occur"
Small: Some tribes of birds will relieve and rear up the young and helpless, of their own and other tribes, wh
"Some tribes of birds will relieve and rear up the young and helpless, of their own and other tribes, when abandoned"
Small: On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude,
"On the recollection of so many and great favours and blessings, I now, with a high sense of gratitude, presume to offer up my sincere thanks to the Almighty, the Creator and Preserver"
Small: My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high di
"My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view"
Small: It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that
"It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that border"
Small: If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest
"If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose"
Small: Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river
"Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom"
Small: First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of
"First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight; he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds"
Small: Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes
"Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes"