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Erasmus Darwin. Line engraving by H. Wheelwright, 1795, after J. Wright, 1770.

Erasmus Darwin. Stipple engraving by M. Haughton, 1807, after J. Rawlinson.

Erasmus Darwin. Stipple engraving by A. Tardieu after Holl.

Erasmus Darwin. Colour mezzotint by J. R. Smith, 1797, after J. Wright.

Erasmus Darwin. Line engraving by J. T. Wedgwood, 1820 after J. Thurston after J. Wright, 1770.

Erasmus Darwin. Stipple engraving after J. Wright.

A man designated as Erasmus Darwin. Oil painting, 19--.

Erasmus Darwin. Stipple engraving by W. Holl, 1807, after J. Rawlinson.

Erasmus Darwin. Stipple engraving by Holl.

Erasmus Darwin. Mezzotint by B. Pym, 1801, after S.J. Arnold.

Erasmus Darwin : a life of unequalled achievement / Desmond King-Hele.

The bicentenary of Erasmus Darwin and his relation to the doctrine of evolution / by E.B. Krumbhaar.

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life / [Erasmus Darwin].

The botanic garden. A poem in two parts. Part I. Containing the Economy of vegetation. Part II. the Loves of the plants. With philosophical notes / [Erasmus Darwin].

The poetical works of Erasmus Darwin ... Containing the Botanic garden, in two parts; and the Temple of nature. With philosophical notes and plates ... / [Erasmus Darwin].

The botanic garden, 1791 / Erasmus Darwin.

A letter to Erasmus Darwin, M.D. on a new method of treating pulmonary consumption, and some other diseases hitherto found incurable ... / [Thomas Beddoes].

Flora holds the bow and arrows of Cupid while Cupid acts as a gardener. Aquatint with engraving by S. Alken, 1790, after E. Crewe.

A letter to Erasmus Darwin, M.D. on a new method of treating pulmonary consumption, and some other diseases hitherto found incurable / by Thomas Beddoes, M.D.

The temple of nature or, the origin of society. A poem with philosophical notes / By Erasmus Darwin.

Zoonomia, or, The laws of organic life: part second (Volume 1).

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life. In three parts / By Erasmus Darwin.

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life. Part second / By Erasmus Darwin, M.D.

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Erasmus Darwin

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A letter to Erasmus Darwin, M.D. on a new method of treating pulmonary consumption, and some other diseases hitherto found incurable / by Thomas Beddoes, M.D.

The temple of nature or, the origin of society. A poem with philosophical notes / By Erasmus Darwin.

Zoonomia, or, The laws of organic life: part second (Volume 1).

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life. In three parts / By Erasmus Darwin.

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life. Part second / By Erasmus Darwin, M.D.

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Erasmus Darwin

Images from the collections

Images by Erasmus Darwin

Images featuring Erasmus Darwin

Works from the collections

A letter to Erasmus Darwin, M.D. on a new method of treating pulmonary consumption, and some other diseases hitherto found incurable / by Thomas Beddoes, M.D.

The temple of nature or, the origin of society. A poem with philosophical notes / By Erasmus Darwin.

Zoonomia, or, The laws of organic life: part second (Volume 1).

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life. In three parts / By Erasmus Darwin.

Zoonomia; or, the laws of organic life. Part second / By Erasmus Darwin, M.D.

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