This biography of Dr. Gouverneur Emerson, a prominent physician and naturalist of the early 19th century, provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of American medicine and science. The author explores Emerson's life and contributions, from his early studies of the flora and fauna of the mid-Atlantic region to his later work as a physician and professor of botany. With many illustrations and excerpts from Emerson's writings, this book is an engaging portrait of a remarkable man. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.